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

The Lost Treasures of the Templars

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.

The Secrets of Fatima

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.

The Bloodline of Christ

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.

The Mystery of the Giants

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.

The Treasure of Solomon

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.

The Secrets of the Alchemists

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.

The Lost Secrets of Petra

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.

The Holy Grail

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'?

The Illuminati

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.

The Oracles

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

Top Secret Nazi UFOs

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?

The Genius of Nikola Tesla

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.

The Real Ark of the Covenant

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.

The Man in the Iron Mask

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.

Bloodlust: Real Vampires

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.

Hitler: Suicide or Survivor?

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.

Inside the Cult of Satan

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.

In Search of the Real King Arthur

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

The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

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.

The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

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

The Secrets of the Murder Bureau

Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.

The Dark Truths of the Templars

Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.

The Real Mary Magdalene

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.

The Death of Mussolini

Jamie Theakston asks who was Jesus Christ? Was he really Yeshua Ben Joseph, was he the real king of the Jews, or a humble carpenter? Was he a rabbi, or did he have a relationship, maybe even a marriage to Mary Magdalene? Was Jesus really crucified in Jerusalem, or was he smuggled out of the city alive as some claim? What historical evidence is there that any of this actually happened?

Uncovering the Historical Jesus

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Jamie investigates the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service, behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall.

The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

Jamie Theakston finds out what Hitler planned to do with his stolen art and discovers that he was also after an unusual item - a spear that pierced the side of Christ.

The Hunt for Nazi Treasure

Jamie Theakston uncovers the world of James Bond. What real life details - if any - did Bond author Ian Fleming inject into his famous character?

The Real James Bond

Jamie Theakston visits Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea to uncover the truth about a set of manuscripts found there. Who wrote them, and why did they hide them?

The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy

Jamie Theakston investigates clandestine groups to see if they really are setting the agenda - or is it all just fake news?

Secret Societies: World Domination

Science Channel's revival commences with expert treasure hunters following new leads in search of a collection of valuable relics and gold said to have been hidden in the jungle by Japanese soldiers during the last days of World War II.

Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure

The Turin Shroud is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence, but skeptics disagree; experts investigate this ancient relic to determine if the shroud is genuine, or one of the most elaborate hoaxes in history.

Relics of the Holy Land

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.

Nazi Raiders of the Holy Grail

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.

Curse of the Crystal Skulls

Mysterious evidence on Mt. Ararat could be the long-lost remains of Noah's Ark, and using cutting-edge archaeological methods, experts investigate if these discoveries are hard proof of the Biblical legend.

Search for Noah's Ark

Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. Explore the origins of these structures as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious.

The Pyramid Code

As the Nazis waged war for world domination, they began to develop a strange mythology of occult rites and pagan beliefs, and now, experts investigate how far the Nazis may have gone to transform their party into a new, cult-like religion.

Hitler's Occult Conspiracy

The Vatican is home to classified files that could reveal top-secret ties to the Nazis, the Mafia, and extraterrestrials; using new evidence, experts investigate just what else is hiding in the Vatican's secret archives.

Vatican Book of Secrets

Cutting-edge investigations at the Bermuda Triangle might confirm the newest theories of what really goes on in this deadly stretch of water; what experts find points to something stranger than fiction.

Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

Special access to cutting-edge archaeological investigations in the Holy Land unearth fresh evidence that reveals new secrets about the life of Moses, and using hi-tech science, experts are rethinking everything they know about this renowned prophet.

Secret Life of Moses

Special access to Salem's most mysterious sites reveals the secret history of the mass hysteria and lurid trials that led to the executions of 20 innocent people. New evidence challenges what we know about this strange pla

Secrets of the Salem Witches

Experts explore the traditional story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Secrets of the Crucifixion

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

Terror of Nazi Propaganda

Experts investigate the ancient and enigmatic construction of Gobekli Tepe.

Secrets of Gobekli Tepe

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

MK-Ultra Revealed

Experts investigate the truth behind the mysterious life of Mary Magdalene.

Mary Magdalene Enigma

Experts investigate human remains found in a subterranean Maltese temple.

Mystery of the Hypogeum

Experts investigate the legendary secrets behind the Devil's Bible.

The Devil's Bible

Experts investigate surprising new evidence behind King Solomon's Mines.

Mystery of Solomon's Mines

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

The Best Seasons of Forbidden History

The Best Seasons of Forbidden History

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Season 1

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