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 Black Panthers of WWII

The Black Panthers of WWII

In this episode, we hear the incredible story of the 761st Tank Battalion, also known as the Black Panthers, who fought their way through Nazi occupied Europe in WWII. As an all-black tank battalion, ...

19 Jul 202346min

Extra: The Birka Viking Warrior Woman

Extra: The Birka Viking Warrior Woman

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we explore another iconic female Viking discovery, the Birka Warrior. From its excavation in 1878, to the 2017 DNA uncovering, revealing the remains ...

13 Jul 202315min

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 ex...

12 Jul 202332min

Extra: Hessy Levinsons Taft: The Jewish Aryan Poster Child

Extra: Hessy Levinsons Taft: The Jewish Aryan Poster Child

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we explore the life of Hessy Levinsons Taft, the girl who won the ‘most beautiful Aryan baby’ Nazi propaganda contest as an infant in 1935. As it tur...

6 Jul 202317min

The Aryan Campaign of Nazi Germany

The Aryan Campaign of Nazi Germany

From the 1930s until the end of World War Two, the Nazis unleashed unspeakable horrors upon the minorities of Europe. In this episode, we take a look at their appalling pursuit of a pure Aryan race wh...

5 Jul 202336min

Extra: Make and Break: Christianity and the Roman Empire

Extra: Make and Break: Christianity and the Roman Empire

Bonus Episode: How did the religion of Christianity go from being persecuted in the Roman Empire, to becoming its state religion in less than 200 years? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a d...

29 Jun 202317min

Christ and Crucifixion: The Real Evidence

Christ and Crucifixion: The Real Evidence

In this episode, we take a look at the historical evidence of Jesus’ crucifixion, from the realities behind the legend, to piecing together what we know for certain and what is missing. We explore how...

28 Jun 202335min

Extra: The Prisoners of the Hoki Maru

Extra: The Prisoners of the Hoki Maru

Bonus Episode: What happened to the innocent ship crew of the Hoki Maru? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into their story as Japanese prisoners of war. Learn more about your ad...

22 Jun 202316min

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