Forbidden History

• Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ Ukraine’s Secret Catacombs

  Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable abandoned places. If you enjoyed this taster episode, search for ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ on your favourite podcast platform and be sure to follow for more episodes. Or click here to follow. -- Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things and places. Please be aware this is an unscripted discussion and whilst we try to ensure historic and factual accuracy, this isn’t always possible and as such ‘facts’ discussed may be the views and opinions of the presenters and should not be relied upon for historical accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Mysterious Death of Amy Robsart

  TW: The following episode contains discussion of suicide, please listen with care.  Amy Robsart, the wife of Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite, Robert Dudley, was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in 1560. Whispers of murder and conspiracy spread across England; was it a tragic accident or a calculated killing so Dudley could marry the Queen? In this episode, we take a look at the mystery surrounding Amy’s suspicious death and examine the theories that still have historians wondering today.  Cast List: Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces  Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Prof. Steven Gunn: Historian Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Dr. Susan Doran: Author & Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University  Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Jack the Ripper: The Prince Eddy Conspiracy

  How did Prince Albert Victor, grandson of Queen Victoria, become a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders that shook Victorian London in 1888? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of ‘Prince Eddy’, from his involvement in the Cleveland Street Scandal, the accusations of his involvement with the Jack the Ripper murders, to his unexpected death before inheriting the throne. Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Neil McKenna: Author & Journalist  Andrew Cook: Author, ‘Prince Eddy: The King Britain Never Had’ James Sherwood: Writer and Royal Correspondent  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Architect of Evil: The Story of Albert Speer

  In his role as Adolf Hitler's favourite architect, Albert Speer was a central figure in the Fuhrer's inner circle and helped cement his position in power. Cast List: Dr. Karina Urbach: Author, ‘Go-Betweens for Hitler’ Dr. Magnus Brechtken: Author, ‘Albert Speer: A German Career’ Dr. Paul Gasket: Author, ‘The Architecture of Oppression’ Dr. Alexander Schmidt: Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Shalina Patel: Historian Ingmar Arnold: Berliner Unterwelten  Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Dr. Susanne Willems: Author, ‘The Resettled Jew’ Piotr Setkiewicz: Auschwitz Memorial Research Centre Dr. Isabell Trommer: Author, ‘Justification and Discharge: Albert Speer in the Federal Republic’  Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Edward VIII: The King Who Quit

  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast we look at the life of King Edward VIII and the controversies that dogged him during his life, from his love affair with an American divorcee to his meeting with Hitler… Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces James Sherwood: Author & Broadcaster Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Author & Historian Sarah Gristwood: Historian & Royal Commentator  Isabella Coraca: Curator at Historic Royal Palaces  Anne Sebba: Author of ‘That Women’  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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