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The Best Episodes of Forbidden History

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Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.

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    Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 6 - The Genius of Nikola Tesla
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Genius of Nikola Tesla

    S2:E6

    Jamie Theakston brings to light the life and work of enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla. Conspiracy theorists believe that the Serb was hushed up - but why?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Forbidden History Season 7 Episode 2 - Terror of Nazi Propaganda
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Terror of Nazi Propaganda

    S7:E2

    Experts explore how Hitler transformed Germany into a ruthless war machine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Forbidden History Season 6 Episode 3 - Nazi Raiders of the Holy Grail
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Nazi Raiders of the Holy Grail

    S6:E3

    As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige; experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Forbidden History Season 7 Episode 4 - MK-Ultra Revealed
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - MK-Ultra Revealed

    S7:E4

    Experts investigate the terrible atrocities of the CIA's MK-Ultra program.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 3 - The Illuminati
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Illuminati

    S2:E3

    Jamie Theakston sheds light on the ultra-secretive Rosicrucian Order, whose members included Leonardo Da Vinci and Isaac Newton. Are they the real-life 'illuminati'?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 5 - Top Secret Nazi UFOs
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Top Secret Nazi UFOs

    S2:E5

    Jamie Theakston investigates the curious claim that the Nazis started to build flying saucers during WWII. Hear the startling truth behind a historical legend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Forbidden History Season 6 Episode 4 - Curse of the Crystal Skulls
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Curse of the Crystal Skulls

    S6:E4

    Mysterious crystal skulls could be long-lost relics of Aztec and Maya civilizations that grant supernatural powers, according to some; experts investigate new leads to reveal if these strange objects are genuine artifacts or if they're modern-day fakes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 1 - The Lost Treasures of the Templars
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    #8 - The Lost Treasures of the Templars

    S1:E1

    The Knights Templar supposedly looted treasure from Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. But where did they hide it? Jamie Theakston aims to find out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 2 - The Secrets of Fatima
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    #9 - The Secrets of Fatima

    S1:E2

    The Three Secrets of Fatima were a series of prophecies allegedly given by the Virgin Mary. But have the Vatican withheld details? Jamie Theakston investigates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 3 - The Bloodline of Christ
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    #10 - The Bloodline of Christ

    S1:E3

    Jamie Theakston looks into the contentious theory, popularised by the Da Vinci Code, that Jesus was married with children and his bloodline lives on today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 4 - The Mystery of the Giants
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    #11 - The Mystery of the Giants

    S1:E4

    Did giants once inhabit the Earth? Find out as Jamie Theakston investigates reports of enormous skeletons being found in a network of caves in Sardinia.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 5 - The Treasure of Solomon
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    #12 - The Treasure of Solomon

    S1:E5

    Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem on the hunt for the site of the fabled Solomon's Temple, where treasure is said to remain. Join his optimistic quest.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Forbidden History Season 1 Episode 6 - The Secrets of the Alchemists
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    #13 - The Secrets of the Alchemists

    S1:E6

    The magic and mystery of alchemy is revealed as Jamie Theakston meets a 'potion maker' and hears about London's alchemic roots from author Joy Hancox.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 1 - The Lost Secrets of Petra
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    #14 - The Lost Secrets of Petra

    S2:E1

    Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom - do riches lie undetected in its hidden tombs? Find out as Jamie Theakston decodes this historical riddle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 2 - The Holy Grail
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    #15 - The Holy Grail

    S2:E2

    Can Jamie Theakston solve history's most enduring mystery? Visiting Glastonbury, Wales, Valencia and NYC, he inspects four goblets that could be the Holy Grail itself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Forbidden History Season 2 Episode 4 - The Oracles
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    #16 - The Oracles

    S2:E4

    Jamie Theakston journeys to Greece and Italy to hear the truth about oracles. These mysterious figures - such as the one at Delphi - reputedly spoke the word of the gods.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 1 - The Real Ark of the Covenant
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    #17 - The Real Ark of the Covenant

    S3:E1

    An Ethiopian church claims to be housing the Ark of the Covenant. But is their assertion to be believed? Join Jamie Theakston as he ascertains the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 2 - The Man in the Iron Mask
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    #18 - The Man in the Iron Mask

    S3:E2

    The identity of the Man in the Iron Mask, a nameless prisoner held during the rule of Louis XIV, is an enduring mystery. Jamie Theakston unravels the enigma.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 3 - Bloodlust: Real Vampires
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    #19 - Bloodlust: Real Vampires

    S3:E3

    How much of the vampire legend is based in reality? Learn the truth as Jamie Theakston visits Romania to hear the tales of Elizabeth Bathory and Vlad Dracul.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 4 - Hitler: Suicide or Survivor?
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    #20 - Hitler: Suicide or Survivor?

    S3:E4

    April 30, 1945. Adolf Hitler kills himself as the Allies close on Berlin. Or did he? Jamie Theakston posits the shocking theory that the Fuhrer escaped.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 5 - Inside the Cult of Satan
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    #21 - Inside the Cult of Satan

    S3:E5

    Jamie Theakston ventures beyond the world of orthodox religion as he probes the Church of Satan. Learn more about their philosophy as Jamie goes underground.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Forbidden History Season 3 Episode 6 - In Search of the Real King Arthur
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    #22 - In Search of the Real King Arthur

    S3:E6

    Knights, castles and round tables are all part of the enduring King Arthur legend. Is there any truth to it? Hear the various claims to his origins.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Forbidden History Season 4 Episode 1 - The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
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    #23 - The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

    S4:E1

    Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Forbidden History Season 4 Episode 2 - The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
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    #24 - The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

    S4:E2

    The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Forbidden History Season 4 Episode 3 - The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
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    #25 - The Secrets of the Murder Bureau

    S4:E3

    Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Genius of Nikola Tesla" is the best rated episode of "Forbidden History". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/10/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Terror of Nazi Propaganda".