Forbidden History

• The Flight of Rudolf Hess

  In 1941, Rudolf Hess, Hitler’s deputy, embarked on a mysterious solo flight to Scotland in an unauthorised bid for peace. What drove him? Was he a rogue idealist, or was this part of a deeper plot? In this episode we unpack the strange mission, the unanswered questions surrounding his decades in Spandau Prison, and his subsequent controversial death. Cast List: James Douglas-Hamilton: The Duke of Hamilton’s Son  Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Roger Moorhouse: Author & Historian  Prof. Manfred Goertemaker: Historian, University of Potsdam Frank McDonough: Author & Historian of the Third Reich  Dr Linda Papadopoulos: Psychologist  Andreas Mix: Memorium Nuremberg Trials Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Vanishing of the Princes in the Tower

  TW: The following episode contains discussion of child abuse, please listen with care.  In 1483, two young heirs vanished from the Tower of London, sparking centuries of speculation. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we examine the theories surrounding their disappearance, including the controversial connection to Richard III, whose recently exhumed body has reignited questions about his role in their deaths… Cast List: Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Richard Felix: Author & Historian  Tracy Borman: Chief Curator at Royal Historical Palaces Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• A Royal Murder: Who Killed Edward II?

  In this episode we delve into the bizarre circumstances surrounding the death of Edward II of England, a king whose tragic end has long been shrouded in mystery. After being deposed and imprisoned by his wife, Queen Isabella, and a faction of powerful barons, Edward's demise has sparked centuries of debate. Was his death a result of natural causes, a tragic accident, or a carefully orchestrated murder? Cast List:  Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Richard Felix: Author & Historian  Charles Berkeley: Berkeley Castle Paul Doherty: Author & Historian Lynda McLaren: Tour Guide, Berkeley Castle Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Recreation For The Reich

  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into how Adolf Hitler leveraged recreation and leisure activities to control Germany's workforce and instill the ideals of the Nazi regime in the citizens of the Third Reich. Cast List: Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press.  Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine  Terry Charman: Historian & Author  Michael Lynch: Author of ‘Understanding Nazi Germany’ Adrian Weale: Author & Former British Army Intelligence Officer Prof. Steven Klipstein: Author & Historian  Nigel H. Jones: Author & Historian Colin Philpott: Author of "Relics of the Reich" Jim Meigs: Author & Historian Jan Seidler: Prora Documentation Centre Eric Meyers: Narrator   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Tragic End of Arthur of Brittany

  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into the mysterious murder of Arthur of Brittany, the young heir whose death in 1203 raised questions of betrayal and political intrigue. Was it a power play by King John of England, or something more sinister? Cast List: Stephen Church: Historian & Expert on King John Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Richard Felix: Author & Historian  Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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