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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MK-Ultra: Revisited

MK-Ultra: Revisited

In this episode, we take a deeper look into a clandestine CIA project from the Cold War-era, MK-Ultra. Mind control, drug use, and a potential link to Charles Manson are just a few of the topics that ...

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Jesus and the Cross: Tracing the Evidence

Jesus and the Cross: Tracing the Evidence

This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we take a look at the historical evidence of Jesus’ crucifixion, from the realities behind...

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D-Day: The Allies' Battle for Liberation

D-Day: The Allies' Battle for Liberation

In this episode we take a look at the D-Day landings of World War II. From the overlooked battlefields to the details of the combined arms allied operation, this episode questions what we think we kno...

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Last Tsars of Russia: The Romanov Conspiracy

Last Tsars of Russia: The Romanov Conspiracy

This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. We take a look at the tragic murder of the last Tsars of Russia, the Romanovs, in 1918. This episode explor...

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Casablanca in the Mountains: Hitler’s Secret Gateway

Casablanca in the Mountains: Hitler’s Secret Gateway

Deep in the Pyrenees lies an abandoned railway station that was once the second largest in Europe. This luxurious station at the border between France and Spain in its heyday was a real-life Casablanc...

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Ludwig II: A Fairy-Tale King’s Fatal End

Ludwig II: A Fairy-Tale King’s Fatal End

King Ludwig II of Bavaria, famed for his eccentricity and fairy-tale castles, was found dead in Lake Starnberg in 1886 under mysterious circumstances. Officially ruled a suicide, his death has long fu...

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Nazis in Antarctica?

Nazis in Antarctica?

In this episode, we dive into one of the more peculiar World War II conspiracy theories: the alleged Nazi expeditions to Antarctica. We explore the historical roots, the myths of secret bases, and why...

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The Witch Hunt That Shook America

Join us as we explore the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 - one of the most infamous chapters in American history. Discover how fear and superstition sparked mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts, leading ...

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