Forbidden History - Episode Guide

Legend has it that the Knights Templar discovered a great treasure in Jerusalem and may have brought it back to England.

In 1917, did three Portuguese children receive a prophecy in Fatima that foretold the date of the apocalypse? Did it warn of a plague and the destruction of the church? And has the Vatican covered it up for nearly a century?

A look at the controversial theory that Jesus was married with children and his bloodline lives on today.

Exploring why so many ancient cultures refer to giants, whether they are simply myth and legend, and if tombs and skeletons of these giants are being discovered in Sardinia.

Did the High Priests of the Temple in Jerusalem, hide their most sacred items before the city was sacked by the Romans? Are the Dead Sea Scrolls actually a treasure map to these hidden wonders? What else lies under this ancient city?

Investigating whether alchemists such as Nostradamus, Nicolas Flamel, and John Dee could truly perform miracles, or were in actuality just clever deceivers.

The historic city of Petra in southern Jordan may contain treasures hidden within its rose-colored stone walls.

Exploring the many different interpretations of the legendary relic, the possibility of its actual existence, and where it might be located.

Investigating whether the mysterious group known as the Illuminati is an actual secret society operating in the shadows or simply the invention of conspiracy theorists. Jamie investigates the Order of the Rosy Cross, who's infamous members included Leonardo Da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, and Sir Christopher Wren. The group is rumored to have influenced corridors of power across Europe, including royal families and politicians. Jamie looks at various secret organizations and their incredible histories as well as meeting journalists, authors, and experts who have spent decades trying to shed light on them.

Investigating the mysterious figures in Greek society known as oracles, who reputedly spoke the word of the gods. Jamie investigates the story of the Oracle at Delphi - a figure of immense historical importance, who is still shrouded in mystery.

Had the Nazis developed a brand new flying craft at a secret research facility in Northern Germany? Did the Americans and Russians steal that technology after the Second World War? And was it, as many have claimed, a man-made flying saucer?

Nikola Tesla was one of the most enigmatic, but least known, scientists of the last century. He was an early pioneer of both electricity and radio and created one of the first electrical motors. How did he die in poverty and under suspicion by the FBI?

The Biblical mystery of the whereabouts of the Ark of the Covenant is unraveled on a quest across continents. Believed to be the throne of God himself, the search leads us to where many are convinced is its current resting place, a church in Ethiopia.

Investigating a theory suggesting that Hitler did not kill himself at the end of World War II on April 30, 1945, but escaped to Argentina to live out the rest of his life in the foothills of Patagonia with his wife Eva Braun.

In the rule of Louis XIV, a nameless man known only as the Man in the Iron Mask was kept prisoner, but no one knows why. Jamie is determined to unravel this mystery.

From Bram Stoker's 1897 novel to the rise of the undead in popular culture, vampires have caught our attention in recent decades. But how real are they? We travel to Bulgaria to investigate claims of a vampire burial and examine accounts of vampires based on Vlad Dracula from Romania and Elizabeth Bathory from Hungary.

Satanism to some is a religion as valid as Christianity - to others, it is a dangerous and subversive cult. With thousands of devotees and popularity rising, it's time to unearth the origins, tales, and beliefs of Satanism.

Chivalrous knights, fair maidens, imposing castles, daring deeds, round tables... all are part of the enduring and enchanting King Arthur legend. But is this all just popular legend or is there some actual truth in the myth? When it comes to Arthur, the difficult thing about trying to get to sort the facts from the fiction is that so many countries claim ownership. The Welsh are certain he's theirs, while the Scots reckon he was a man of Dalriada - in other words, one of them. But the English claim he can only be one of theirs. Jamie attempts to uncover the truth about who King Arthur really was.

Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner before WW2 and then headed a merciless Nazi killing machine that murdered around 3,000 people during WWII. In a bizarre twist of fate, Reichhart later worked for the Allies. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. It holds the personal documents of past Popes, important pieces such as Galileo's trial transcript and King Henry VIII's annulment request. But what else is hidden in the Vatican Library a place that is out of bounds even to Cardinals? Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit that murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella. The Bulgarian secret department called Service 7 is a force that operated in 9 countries.

Templar fact and fiction have become blurred by their depictions in books and on film. Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe - particularly France.

Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having traveled with Jesus and witnessed his death and resurrection. Within the four Gospels, she is named at least 12 times. But who REALLY was this vital part of the Christian story? Was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all. 

The once-powerful fascist dictator Benito Mussolini ended his days hanging upside down like a grotesque animal carcass in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Due to conflicting stories, false claims, and dodgy eye-witness reports, mystery still surrounds his death. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.

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?

In the Democratic Republic of East Germany there had always been rumours that there was a secret police force watching and listening in on people's every move, a hidden entity cataloguing and manipulating people's lives for the benefit of the repressive Communist regime. But it wasn't until 28 years ago when the Berlin Wall came down that the shocking truth was exposed… East Germany had spied on its citizens on a scale never before seen in history.

Jamie Theakston looks behind the hidden remnants of this notorious symbol of division to tell the story of East Germany's State Security Service, better known as, the Stasi.

Jamie Theakston investigates what Hitler planned to do with all of the works of art that were stolen by the Nazis from across Europe, and why so much of it ended up in a cave in Austria and what happened to the rest that is still missing?

Jamie heads to Austria and hears of plans for Hitler's so-called "Führermuseum" in his hometown on Linz. He also discovers that the Nazis were not only after art, but also gold and an object with unusually religious connotations for an atheist like Adolf Hitler… the spear that is said to have pierced the side of Christ at the crucifixion, but what did he want with it?

Jamie Theakston uncovers the fact and fiction from the world of James Bond. What real life details (if any) did Bond author Ian Fleming inject into his most famous character?

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? Experts investigate if there's a conspiracy surrounding the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient texts that the Vatican kept top-secret for decades, which could reveal the location of a mysterious tunnel holding billions of dollars of treasure.

In the final episode of the series, Jamie Theakston investigates clandestine groups to see if they really are running the world. He goes behind closed doors at the Freemasons and investigates the Bilderberg Group and Bohemian Grove, two groups with elite membership requirements. Are they really setting the agenda, or is it all just fake news?

Legend has it that Japanese soldiers buried a vast collection of valuable relics and gold in the jungle of the Philippines near the end of World War II; treasure hunters search to discover if this mythical plunder is real or just a myth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Salem witch trials created mass hysteria and resulted in the judicial execution of 20 innocent people; many believe that Salem, Mass., remains haunted, with some using modern witchcraft to appease vengeful spirits and lift this legendary curse. New evidence challenges what we know about this strange place.

Historians have long debated the crucifixion of Jesus Christ due to scarce archaeological evidence of the event; now, experts explore new theories that may reveal the truth behind the traditional yet controversial story of his monumental execution.

After seizing power in 1933, Adolf Hitler began systematically transforming a peaceful German population into a ruthless war machine; experts investigate the innovative methods used by the Nazis to indoctrinate and control the will of its citizens.

The ancient site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey is the oldest building complex ever discovered and continues to baffle archaeologists today; now, experts investigate new theories behind its enigmatic construction as a possible commemoration of a cataclysmic event.

The CIA's MK-Ultra program sought to create mind control methods through unethical human experimentation, and now, experts investigate classified documents that reveal the horrific atrocities that were carried out in the pursuit of national security.

Mary Magdalene played a pivotal role in early Christianity and witnessed the execution and resurrection of Jesus Christ; experts investigate the truth behind her mysterious disappearance and embark on a quest to locate her undiscovered remains.

The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a subterranean Neolithic temple discovered on the island of Malta in 1902, contains the skeletal remains of thousands of humans. Experts use forensic archaeology to investigate elongated skulls that may unlock the secrets of an advanced, lost civilization.

"The Codex Gigas," also known as the "Devil's Bible," is a giant medieval tome that has evoked fear for centuries and is believed to contain a malevolent power; experts investigate its legendary secrets and uncover the mystery behind its author.

The location of King Solomon's Mines has baffled historians for centuries and continues to lure treasure hunters today; archaeologists investigate evidence that may uncover the unlikely truth behind this source of untold riches.

The latest discoveries shed new light on the mysteries of King Arthur and the Holy Grail, and as experts separate fact from fiction, they get closer to the true location of the relic that eluded the storied king for so long. This episode is a mashup of S03E06, "In Search of the Real King Arthur" and S02E02, "The Real Holy Grail".

New discoveries uncover the mysterious location of the Ark of the Covenant and the true history of the Templars. This is a mashup of S03E01, "The Real Ark of the Covenant" and S04E04, "The Dark Truths of the Templars".

Experts investigate where some of the world's greatest lost treasures could be hidden and use cutting-edge technology to uncover the secrets behind these priceless relics. This a mashup of S05E05, "The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy" and S05E03, "The Hunt For Nazi Treasure".

The Holy Land is home to long-lost treasures that could explain some of history's greatest mysteries, and today, archaeologists are using cutting-edge methods to investigate the whereabouts of these elusive relics. This is a mashup of S01E05 "The Treasure of Solomon," S03E01 "The Real Ark of the Covenant," and S02E02 "The Real Holy Grail."

New discoveries offer new leads to the possible whereabouts of lost treasures that belong to some of history's greatest villains, and today, experts are using cutting-edge archaeological methods to investigate where to find this priceless loot. This is a mashup of S06E01 (120 minutes) "Mystery of Yamashita's Treasure" and S05E03 (60 minutes) "The Hunt for Nazi Treasure."

New investigations into mysterious holy relics could reveal fresh answers to Jesus's greatest mysteries, and using the latest archaeological methods, experts might be closer than we think. This is a mashup of S06E02 "Legend of the Turin Shroud," S05E01 "Uncovering the Historical Jesus," and S04E05 "The Real Mary Magdalene."

New investigations into the greatest figures of the Bible could reveal fresh evidence behind millennia-old mysteries. Using the latest archaeological methods, experts uncover shocking truths behind these icons. This is a mashup of S06E05 "Search for Noah's Ark" and S06E10 "Secret Life of Moses."

New investigations into mysterious alien relics from lost civilizations could reveal shocking truths from the ancient world. Using the latest archaeological methods, experts could reveal the secrets of mystical knowledge from long ago. This is a mashup of S06E04 "Curse of the Crystal Skulls" and S02E04 "The Oracles of the Dead."

Newly discovered and declassified texts reveal shocking information with modern-day consequences, and using the latest tech, experts investigate the truth behind some of history's greatest mysteries. This is a mashup of S06E08 "Vatican Book of Secrets" and S05E05 "The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy."

New discoveries turn up fresh evidence that might reveal the hiding place of the Holy Grail; as experts get closer to this mysterious relic, they uncover just how close the Nazis were to finding this treasure, and the immortality it's said to bestow. This is a mashup of S06E03 "Nazi Raiders of the Holy Grail" and S02E02 "The Real Holy Grail."

Explore some of the most remarkable yet mysterious wonders of the ancient world as experts investigate the phenomenon of pyramid construction across vast civilizations and what dark secrets may remain hidden in the magnificent city of Petra. This is a mashup of S06E06 "The Pyramid Code" and S02E01 "The Lost Treasures of Petra."