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The Worst Episodes of Forbidden History

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The Worst Episodes of Forbidden History

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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  1. Background image for Inside the Cult of Satan
    4.4/10(27 votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Uncovering the Historical Jesus
    5.0/10(24 votes)

    #2 - Uncovering the Historical Jesus

    S5:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Real Ark of the Covenant
    5.2/10(33 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Background image for Bloodlust: Real Vampires
    5.3/10(25 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Background image for The Man in the Iron Mask
    5.5/10(32 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Background image for Hitler: Suicide or Survivor?
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for The Dark Truths of the Templars
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #7 - The Dark Truths of the Templars

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Mystery of the Giants
    5.8/10(45 votes)

    #8 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Search for Noah's Ark
    5.9/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Search for Noah's Ark

    S6:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Secret Life of Moses
    5.9/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Secret Life of Moses

    S6:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Secrets of Fatima
    6.1/10(35 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for The Death of Mussolini
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #12 - The Death of Mussolini

    S4:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Relics of the Holy Land
    6.1/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Relics of the Holy Land

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Holy Grail
    6.3/10(38 votes)

    #14 - 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. Background image for The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #15 - 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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  17. Background image for The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #16 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Real Mary Magdalene
    6.3/10(30 votes)

    #17 - The Real Mary Magdalene

    S4:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure

    S6:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Top Secret Nazi UFOs
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
    6.4/10(25 votes)

    #20 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Mystery of Solomon's Mines
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #21 - Mystery of Solomon's Mines

    S7:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Illuminati
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #23 - The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

    S5:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Curse of the Crystal Skulls
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Secrets of the Crucifixion
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Secrets of the Crucifixion

    S7:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Inside the Cult of Satan" is the worst rated episode of "Forbidden History". It scored 4.4/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/25/2016. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Uncovering the Historical Jesus".