Forbidden History

In this episode, we dive into the world of the Condottieri, the mercenary captains who shaped the politics and battlefields of Renaissance Italy. We explore their shifting loyalties, ruthless strategies, and the lasting legacy they left on European warfare…

Cast List:

Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist

Dr David Nicolle: Author & Military Historian

Dr Toby Capwell: The Wallace Collection

Dave Hewitt: White Rose Armourie

Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we uncover the surprising, sometimes contradictory sides of Isaac Newton, from his plague‑year breakthroughs to his mystical obsessions and turbulent personality. He was far more than the inventor of calculus and the man who explained gravity - he was also a secretive alchemist, a biblical scholar, a financial speculator, and a fiercely private thinker whose curiosity knew almost no bounds.

Cast List:

Dominic Selwood: Author, Historian & Barrister

Eric Meyers: Narrator
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In this episode, we take a deeper look into a clandestine CIA project from the Cold War-era, MK-Ultra. Mind control, drug use, and a potential link to Charles Manson are just a few of the topics that shadow this story, with its eventual exposure reshaping the public’s trust in government intelligence agencies. 

Cast List:

Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 

Eric Meyers: Narrator
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This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. In this episode, we take a look at the historical evidence of Jesus’ crucifixion, from the realities behind the legend, to piecing together what we know for certain and what is missing. We explore how little detail the Bible truly contains – including no reference to a cross – and the lack of archaeological evidence.

Cast List:

Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian

Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester

Janina Ramirez: A cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford

Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian

Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph

Peter Stanford: Writer, editor, journalist and presenter, known for his biographies and writings on religion and ethics

Gunnar Samuelsson: Author and Associate Professor in New Testament Studies at the University of Gothenburg.

Bena Mantel: Licensed tour guide, lecturer and archaeologist.

Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow

Israel Hershkovitz: Anatomist Professor at Tel Aviv University
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In this episode we take a look at the D-Day landings of World War II. From the overlooked battlefields to the details of the combined arms allied operation, this episode questions what we think we know about one of history’s most iconic military operations. Including a daring commando raid behind enemy lines, that was instrumental to the seizure of the beaches. 

Cast List:

Geoffrey Wawro: Professor of Military History

Peter Caddick-Adams: Historian

Martin Davies: Author

Stuart Lawrence: Historian

Rudy Passera: Military Historian

Eric Meyers: Narrator
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