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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Salem Witch Trials

Salem Witch Trials

In this episode, we take a look at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692, where the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but we...

5 Juni 202439min

Hitler's Holidays of Hate

Hitler's Holidays of Hate

When Hitler seized power in 1933, he had one aim in mind – to convince the German people to go to war.  In this episode, a team of experts investigate the methods that Hitler and the Nazi Party used t...

5 Juni 202442min

Forbidden History Series 3 - Out Now

Forbidden History Series 3 - Out Now

The Forbidden History podcast is back. In our third season, we continue to delve deep into some of history’s most controversial legacies, stepping into the past and uncovering stories that have shaped...

5 Juni 20241min

Extra: The Chronicles of Alcatraz

Extra: The Chronicles of Alcatraz

Bonus Episode: What was it like to be a prisoner at the infamous Alcatraz Federal Prison? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the lives of its notorious inmates, and one of it...

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The Rise and Fall of Al Capone

The Rise and Fall of Al Capone

In this episode, we explore the life of one of the world’s more notorious gangsters, Al Capone. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York, to his peak in the 1920s as the undisputed King o...

26 Juli 202339min

Extra: Jackie Robinson: Pioneering Player, Military Freedom Fighter

Extra: Jackie Robinson: Pioneering Player, Military Freedom Fighter

Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we do a deep dive into the incredible life of legendary baseball player, who once happened to be a member of the Black Panthers, Jackie Robinson. Lea...

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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 Juli 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 Juli 202315min

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