Malta Under Seige

Malta Under Seige

The fate of the small Mediterranean island of Malta hung by a thread during World War II. In this episode, we speak with experts as they explore the defences of Malta, the intricate underground tunnel network built by the Maltese people to shelter from the relentless bombing, and the incredible story of the vessel that saved the island from starvation. Cast List: Victoria Taylor: Aviation Historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian Albert Dimech: Local Guide Guy Walters: Author and Historian Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian Timmy Gambin: Marine Archaeologist James Corum: Military Historian Robert M. Citino: Senior Historian, The National WWII Museum Matthew Balzan: Principal Curator Fortifications Stephen Prince: Military Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Australia’s Rainforest Railway

Australia’s Rainforest Railway

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

The Fight for Italy

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...

11 Nov 202541min

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...

28 Okt 202538min

Inside Area 51

Inside Area 51

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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