Forbidden History - Season 4
Season 4
Episodes
The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
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 Secrets of the Vatican Archives
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.
The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
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.
The Dark Truths of the Templars
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.
The Real Mary Magdalene
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 Death of Mussolini
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.
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New lovebirds Kate and Sean are about to jump into the hellscape that is the inner-city rental market, until Kate inherits a huge mansion in the country. Moving in together for the first time the young couple are attempting domestic bliss, but unbeknown to them, the house is haunted by a collection of needy spirits who carked it in Ramshead Manor over the past 200 years.
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