Viking Queens of Oseberg

Viking Queens of Oseberg

In this episode, we take a look one of the most influential finds in Viking archaeology; the 1904 discovery of the remnants of an incredible royal burial within the Oseberg Ship. We explore how the excavation rewrote understandings of Viking history and sparked many fascinating theories about who the entombed really were. Cast List: · Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist – University of York, UK · Neil Price: Archaeologist specialising in the study of Viking Age-Scandinavia · Tor Øydvin: Historian at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Ellen Marie Næss: Archaeologist and lecturer at the Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Terje Gansum: Archaeologist – Vestfold Fylkeskommune, Norway · Hanne Lovise Aannestad: Archaeologist – Museum of Cultural History, Oslo, Norway · Einar Erlingsen: The New Oseberg Viking Ship Foundation, Tønsberg, Norway · Ole Harald Flaten: Skipper of the Saga Oseberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we join experts as they take a look at the fascinating story behind one of Australia’s historic railway lines. Everyday, tourists take the picturesque journey among ancient trees, tow...

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The Fight for Italy

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In this episode, we dive into the brutal Battle of Monte Cassino, the crucial fight for Italy that tested the Allies’ determination against tough German defences. We discuss the causes that led to the...

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The Somme: The First 24 Hours

The Somme: The First 24 Hours

In this Remembrance Day episode, we join Sir Tony Robinson to uncover the first day of the Battle of the Somme, from the perspective of five men from the Sheffield ‘Pals’ Battalion. Known in history t...

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The Curse of the Devil's Bible

The Curse of the Devil's Bible

This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. The Devil’s Bible is a centuries old medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its haunting picture of the Devi...

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The Enigmatic ‘Wow!’ Signal

The Enigmatic ‘Wow!’ Signal

In this episode we delve into the mysterious story of the ‘Wow!’ signal. In 1977, a strong narrowband radio signal cut through cosmic noise at Ohio State University’s Big Ear Radio Observatory, causin...

4 Nov 202520min

Halloween Special: Werewolves

Halloween Special: Werewolves

In this Halloween special of the Forbidden History podcast we delve into the history of the mysterious werewolf. From Europe's 17th century "werewolf trials" to modern day silver-screen shapeshifters,...

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Hitler's Polar Railway

Hitler's Polar Railway

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coas...

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Inside Area 51

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In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long rumoured to hide UFOs, alien technology, and government cover-ups… Join historian and author Guy Wa...

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