The War of the Worlds: History's Greatest Hoaxes

The War of the Worlds: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Forbidden History presents: History's Greatest Hoaxes Orson Welles's Mercury Theater radio adaptation of the H.G. Wells novel 'The War of the Worlds' was a simulated news broadcast which convinced many Americans that an invasion by Martians was underway... Newspapers claimed that it led to a massive panic around the country, but was the original audience actually that large? Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press. Nick Pope: UK Ministry of Defense Marcus Brigstocke: Author & Comedian Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Author & Psychologist Alex Boese: Author, The World's Greatest Hoaxes Clyde Lewis: Radio Host Chris Gaylo: Local Resident Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Vampires: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?

Vampires: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?

From Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897 to the modern phenomena of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and True Blood, the legend of the vampire lives on. But how real are these mythical creatures? In this epis...

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Inside the Cult of Satan

Inside the Cult of Satan

To some, Satanism is a religion as valid as Christianity - to others it’s a dangerous cult. With thousands of devotees and popularity rising, it's time to unearth its origins, tales and beliefs. Is th...

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The Hitler Diaries: History's Greatest Hoaxes

The Hitler Diaries: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes: The Hitler Diaries (Extended) In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the case of the Hitler Diaries which purported to be sixty-two volumes o...

24 Okt 202445min

Piltdown Man: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Piltdown Man: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes In 1912 the discovery of an unusual skull and jawbone in Sussex, England, led many to believe that a 'missing link' had finally been found. The rev...

22 Okt 202443min

Papillon: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Papillon: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes Papillon is one of the most popular books and films of the 1970s. It tells the dramatic story of the prison life of Henri Charrière, a convicted mu...

17 Okt 202441min

Alien Autopsy: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Alien Autopsy: History's Greatest Hoaxes

Forbidden History presents History's Greatest Hoaxes In the 1990s, a British music and record promoter presented a black and white film and claimed it was footage of a Roswell-era alien autopsy. While...

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