King George III and the Prince Regent

King George III and the Prince Regent

In this episode, we unpack the life of King George III, his battles with mental illness and how they forced his son, the Prince Regent, into power. As the king faded from public life, the prince indulged in grand architectural dreams and lavish tastes, ushering in a new era shaped by crisis, culture, and conflict. Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’ Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’ Dr. Matt Green: Historian Dr Jane Desborough: Curator of Scientific Instruments at the Science Museum, London Professor Peter Garrard: Professor of Neurology at St George's University of London Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Private Life of Hitler

The Private Life of Hitler

TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care.  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore Adolf Hitler's childhood, his artistic ambitions, and ...

20 Mar 202544min

Secrets of the Templar Treasure

Secrets of the Templar Treasure

Did the Knights Templar plunder treasure from Jerusalem and conceal it? Several theories suggest possible hiding places, including an uninhabited island in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Royston Cave in Her...

18 Mar 202542min

Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb

Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb

As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to develop an atomic bomb. But how close was he to succeeding? Cast List: Dr Gerhard Rammer: Deutsches Technik...

13 Mar 202544min

George V: Mercy or Murder?

George V: Mercy or Murder?

Did deathly ill George V, King of the United Kingdom and younger brother of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, die of natural causes in 1936 or was he the unwilling victim of euthana...

11 Mar 202545min

The Real Dracula's Castle | Where Did Everyone Go?

The Real Dracula's Castle | Where Did Everyone Go?

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, fo...

9 Mar 202534min

Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?

Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?

Was famous playwright Christopher Marlowe the victim of a political conspiracy, or was his death a simple tavern brawl gone wrong? In this episode, we discuss the strange circumstances around his myst...

6 Mar 202538min

What Drove Porsche: The Man Behind the Machines

What Drove Porsche: The Man Behind the Machines

The designer of one of the most popular car brands in history, Ferdinand Porsche, would not have seen his success without the support of Adolf Hitler. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast ...

4 Mar 202539min

Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s Secret Catacombs

Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s Secret Catacombs

Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, fo...

26 Feb 202535min

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