The Mysterious Origins of the Templars

The Mysterious Origins of the Templars

Born in the shadows of the Crusades, the Knights Templar began as humble protectors of pilgrims but soon rose to unimaginable power. Who was this mysterious group? And how did they rise from guardians to legendary figures shrouded in mystery? Go to ⁠⁠nakedwines.co.uk/forbidden⁠⁠ to get a £30 voucher and 6 top-rated wines for just £39.99, with delivery included. Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Roskilde’s Lost Viking Ships

Roskilde’s Lost Viking Ships

The 1962 discovery and excavation of thousand-year-old Viking ships at the bottom of a fjord near Roskilde, Denmark changed the understanding of Viking technology and culture. Cast List: Eric Meye...

28 Apr 34min

King Arthur: Britain's Warrior King

King Arthur: Britain's Warrior King

In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood explores the origins of King Arthur, tracing the line between legend and reality to uncover whether a true warrior king once stood behind the myth...

21 Apr 41min

The Lost Swords of Castillon: The Medieval Treasure No One Can Explain

The Lost Swords of Castillon: The Medieval Treasure No One Can Explain

In this episode of Forbidden History, a mysterious hoard of medieval swords emerges from the past. Tied to the Battle of Castillon, their discovery challenges everything we think we know about the fin...

14 Apr 42min

The Hidden Legacy of Ancient Egypt in Christianity

The Hidden Legacy of Ancient Egypt in Christianity

What if Christianity was shaped as much by Egypt as it was by Rome or Jerusalem? In this episode, Tony McMahon explores how one of the world’s oldest civilisations could have influenced the rise of a ...

7 Apr 25min

Vikings: The Ghost Ships of Saaremaa

Vikings: The Ghost Ships of Saaremaa

In this episode of Forbidden History, we are joined by battlefield archaeologist Tim Sutherland, who investigates one of the most extraordinary Viking discoveries ever made. A specialist in conflict a...

31 Mar 43min

The Gold Train: The Greatest Theft of WW2

The Gold Train: The Greatest Theft of WW2

In 1945, an armoured Nazi train allegedly vanished into a sealed tunnel in the mountains of Poland, loaded with billions in stolen treasure. Decades later, treasure hunters arrived with new technology...

24 Mar 26min

Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?

Could George V Have Saved the Romanovs?

When the Russian Revolution erupted in 1917, Tsar Nicholas II and his family looked to one man who might save them: King George V of Britain, his own cousin. Britain initially offered the Romanovs ref...

19 Mar 14min

The Medieval Warriors of Ireland | St. Patrick’s Day Special

The Medieval Warriors of Ireland | St. Patrick’s Day Special

For this St Patrick’s Day special episode of Forbidden History, archaeologist Tim Sutherland travels to Ireland to explore the reality behind one of the country’s most famous medieval battles. With in...

17 Mar 42min

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