Forbidden History

By: Like A Shot Entertainment
  • Summary

  • Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co
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Episodes
  • Freemasons: The Original Secret Society
    May 6 2025
    In this episode we’re joined by historian and author, Guy Walters, as we explore the mysterious world of the Freemasons - their origins, symbols, rituals, and the conspiracy theories that swirl around them. From medieval stonemasons to modern lodges, discover what’s fact, what’s fiction, and why they’ve fascinated the public for centuries. Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • The Rise and Fall of Hermann Göring
    May 1 2025
    How did Hermann Göring, Hitler’s second-in-command, cheat the hangman at Nuremberg? This episode unpacks the mysterious circumstances of his death, his manipulative charm, and the unsettling bond he formed with U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Colonel Douglas M. Kelley. Cast List: Dr. Linda Papadopoulos: Psychologist Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Jack El-Hai: Author, 'The Nazi and the Psychiatrist' Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich Douglas Kelley Jr.: Son of Dr. Douglas Kelley Andreas Mix: Memorium Nuremberg Trials Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Queen Victoria: The Woman Beyond the Crown
    Apr 29 2025
    Behind the image of a stern monarch, Queen Victoria lived a deeply emotional life marked by personal tragedies, private struggles with grief and the quiet use of laudanum. This episode explores Victoria’s intense relationships, from her devotion to Prince Albert to her rumoured bond with John Brown - alongside the assassination attempts and hidden vulnerabilities that shaped the woman beneath the crown. Cast List: Tracy Borman: Chief Curator, Historic Royal Palaces Dr. Rosemary Leonard: General Practitioner & Journalist Tony McMahon: Author & Journalist Hallie Rubenhold: Author, ‘The Scandalous Lady W’ Dominic Selwood: Author & Journalist Rebecca Rideal: Author, ‘Plague, War & Hellfire’ Dai Davies: Retired Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police Dr. Matt Green: Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins

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