Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at how a small stretch of railway changed everything, propelling mankind into the modern world. The Liverpool to Manchester line transformed travel, time itself, and reshaped society. Yet behind the triumph lay plenty of challenges, danger, and even death… Cast List: Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer Dr Susan Major: Railway Historian Guy Walters: Author & Historian Tim Dunn: Railway Historian Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Bob Gwynne: Curator, National Railway Museum Paul O’Donnell: Railway Trust, Liverpool to Manchester Anthony Dawson: Railway Historian Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Mark Cozens: Ranger, Risley Moss Dr Michael Bailey: Railway Historian Simon Holroyd: Engineering Manager, National Railway Museum Erin Beester: Researcher, Manchester Science & Industry Museum Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Malta Under Seige

Malta Under Seige

The fate of the small Mediterranean island of Malta hung by a thread during World War II. In this episode, we speak with experts as they explore the defences of Malta, the intricate underground tunnel...

28 Elo 202537min

Sodom & Gomorrah: Lost Cities

Sodom & Gomorrah: Lost Cities

Often remembered as symbols of divine judgment, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah remain some of the most haunting stories in the Bible... In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore...

26 Elo 202523min

America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway

America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we discover how over 100 years ago a remote railroad fought against impossible odds in order to transport the prospectors of the Klondike gold rush. F...

21 Elo 202544min

Black Death: The Mysterious Plague Skeleton of Tadcaster

Black Death: The Mysterious Plague Skeleton of Tadcaster

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we follow a team of experts as they investigate the life and death of a medieval woman whose skeleton was found at Tadcaster Castle, North Yorkshire. ...

19 Elo 202543min

The Dutch Titanic

The Dutch Titanic

During the height of WW1, a ship once nicknamed ‘The Dutch Titanic’ became embroiled in a 24-hour long battle with a pack of German U-Boats. In this episode, we follow a group of underwater explorers ...

14 Elo 202537min

Beyond the Battle of the Bulge

Beyond the Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge, or ‘Hitler’s last gamble’ was described by Winston Churchill as “the greatest American battle of the war”. Nearly 20,000 US soldiers were killed in the battle, some of whom we...

12 Elo 202542min

Oak Island: Beneath the Curse

Oak Island: Beneath the Curse

For centuries, Oak Island has held its secrets tightly, in the form of hidden chambers, mysterious symbols, and a trail of clues that lead to more questions than answers. In this episode of the Forbid...

7 Elo 202528min

Secrets of the Armored Dead

Secrets of the Armored Dead

In this episode, we follow experts as they investigate the mass graves of those who died at the battle of Visby in 1361, revealing the bravery of the Gutes in their defence against the Danish king's a...

5 Elo 202538min

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