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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CIA Mind Control: Declassified

CIA Mind Control: Declassified

In this episode, we explore the CIA mind control experiments of the 1950s, specifically the top secret program ‘MK Ultra’, who utilised LSD. We'll recount various chilling experiments and explore the ...

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Extra: The Incredible Life of Christina, Queen of Sweden

Extra: The Incredible Life of Christina, Queen of Sweden

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the life of Christina, Queen of Sweden, who once owned the Devil’s Bible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

31 Mai 202320min

The Devil's Bible

The Devil's Bible

In this episode, we follow the 800-year history of a medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its giant illustration of the Devil contained within its pages. We recount its journey across Europe as it ch...

31 Mai 202331min

Extra: King George V - Betrayer of the Romanovs?

Extra: King George V - Betrayer of the Romanovs?

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the Romanov’s relationship to the British Royal Family, and explore the question ‘Could Tsar Nicholas and his family have be...

24 Mai 202315min

The Murder of the Romanovs

The Murder of the Romanovs

In this episode, we look at the murders of the last Tsars (royal family) of Russia in 1918, including the decline of Tsar Nicholas as ruler and the increasing instability of Russia throughout WWI. We ...

24 Mai 202340min

Forbidden History Series 2 - Coming Soon

Forbidden History Series 2 - Coming Soon

Forbidden History is back. In our second season, we continue to explore the past’s darkest corners, delve into the history archives and reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. Series two starts M...

17 Mai 20232min

The Woman in the Wych Elm

The Woman in the Wych Elm

In April 1943, during the dark days of World War II, four teenage boys in Birmingham, England were hunting for birds’ eggs in a remote woodland called, Hagley Wood. The slightest of the boys stopped a...

7 Des 202237min

The Triumph and Tragedy of Nikola Tesla

The Triumph and Tragedy of Nikola Tesla

It’s 1943, and a tall moustached man is crossing the road to his hotel in New York City, pausing only to feed the birds. He rides the elevator up to the 33rd floor, and heads to his room, 3327. He is ...

30 Nov 202242min

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