The Rise of Rasputin: Priest or Sorcerer?

The Rise of Rasputin: Priest or Sorcerer?

In part one of this two-part Forbidden History special, we trace Rasputin’s mysterious rise from humble Siberian beginnings to the heart of Russia’s royal court. From his rumoured miracles, to his magnetic hold over the royal family, the Romanovs, we take a look at the origins of a legend that blurred the line between holy man and dark mystic... Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Medieval Dead: Peak District Frontier Fortress

Medieval Dead: Peak District Frontier Fortress

Perched high above the Peak District moorlands, Carl Wark is a mysterious ancient hillfort that has puzzled archaeologists and historians for centuries. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcas...

29 Jul 202538min

The Mystery of Lake Erie’s Serpent Shipwreck

The Mystery of Lake Erie’s Serpent Shipwreck

A mysterious shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Erie could be the oldest wreck in America's most notorious ship graveyard. In this episode, we follow experts as they investigate new leads in this 200-yea...

24 Jul 202535min

The Lost Wonder: Secrets of Babylon

The Lost Wonder: Secrets of Babylon

In this episode, we're joined by Tony McMahon to delve into the mystery and grandeur of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. It's one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but its existence remains a...

22 Jul 202526min

Unearthing Agincourt: Band of Brothers

Unearthing Agincourt: Band of Brothers

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Battle of Agincourt through the eyes of archaeologists. While the battle is often remembered through legend and literature, the evidence beneath the soil ...

17 Jul 202540min

Beneath Cold Waters: The Battle of Jutland

Beneath Cold Waters: The Battle of Jutland

In 1916, two great fleets met in the cold, grey waters of the North Sea in what became the largest naval battle of the First World War. This episode of the Forbidden History podcast explores the confl...

15 Jul 202541min

Secrets of the Cathars: Montségur

Secrets of the Cathars: Montségur

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the dramatic 1244 siege of Montségur, the last stronghold of the Cathars, a heretical Christian sect hunted by the Catholic Church… Cast...

10 Jul 202535min

UFO Conspiracy: Roswell Revealed

UFO Conspiracy: Roswell Revealed

In 1947, a strange crash in the New Mexico desert sparked rumours of alien contact and a military cover-up. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the conflicting reports, declas...

8 Jul 202536min

Disappearances of the Bermuda Triangle: SS Cotopaxi

Disappearances of the Bermuda Triangle: SS Cotopaxi

In 1925, the SS Cotopaxi vanished without a trace while sailing through the infamous Bermuda Triangle, leaving behind no clear explanation. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we dive in...

1 Jul 202538min

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