The Nuclear Race: How Close Were the Nazis?
Forbidden History17 Juni 2025

The Nuclear Race: How Close Were the Nazis?

During World War II, Nazi Germany launched a secretive program to harness the power of the atom - but just how close did they really get to building a nuclear weapon? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the science, the scientists, and the sabotage behind Hitler’s atomic ambitions. Was the world closer to a Nazi bomb than we realise, or was it doomed from the start? Cast List: Guy Walters: Author, historian and journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Fall of Rasputin

The Fall of Rasputin

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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 mag...

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The Vanished Eighth Wonder: Russia’s Missing Amber Room

The Vanished Eighth Wonder: Russia’s Missing Amber Room

Once considered the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Amber Room was a dazzling golden chamber stolen by the Nazis during World War II and never seen again. In this episode, we examine the history, le...

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Secrets of the Pyramids: Ancient Alien Builders?

Secrets of the Pyramids: Ancient Alien Builders?

Are the great pyramids monuments of human ingenuity… or encoded messages from the stars? In this episode, we’re joined by Tony McMahon as we explore the cosmic code hidden in ancient   stone. Cast ...

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Uncovering Medieval Disease

Uncovering Medieval Disease

Illness and disease were an unavoidable part of medieval life. With short life expectancies and deaths often hastened by infection, sickness shaped everyday existence. In this episode, archaeologists ...

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Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

Secrets of the Railway That Changed the World

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at how a small stretch of railway changed everything, propelling mankind into the modern world. The Liverpool to Manchester line transformed tr...

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The Legend of Mothman

The Legend of Mothman

In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we unravel the chilling legend of the Mothman. Was this winged creature whose creepy sightings shook Point Pleasant, West Virginia in the 1960s really...

2 Sep 202529min

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...

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