Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to becoming one of history’s most iconic and controversial figures. From his military successes and defeats that defined his life, to his rise to power, his personal relationships, and the enduring legacy he left on Europe and the world. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Prof. Michael Briers: University of Oxford Prof. Peter Hicks: Historian, Foundation Napoleon Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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CIA Mind Control: Declassified

In this episode, we explore the CIA mind control experiments of the 1950s, specifically the top secret program ‘MK Ultra’, who utilised LSD. We'll recount various chilling experiments and explore the ...

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Extra: The Incredible Life of Christina, Queen of Sweden

Extra: The Incredible Life of Christina, Queen of Sweden

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The Devil's Bible

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The Murder of the Romanovs

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Forbidden History Series 2 - Coming Soon

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The Woman in the Wych Elm

The Woman in the Wych Elm

In April 1943, during the dark days of World War II, four teenage boys in Birmingham, England were hunting for birds’ eggs in a remote woodland called, Hagley Wood. The slightest of the boys stopped a...

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The Triumph and Tragedy of Nikola Tesla

The Triumph and Tragedy of Nikola Tesla

It’s 1943, and a tall moustached man is crossing the road to his hotel in New York City, pausing only to feed the birds. He rides the elevator up to the 33rd floor, and heads to his room, 3327. He is ...

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