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Forbidden History

Series 4 · 6 episodes · Jun 14, 2017

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    Episode 1

    The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

    Jun 14, 2017

    Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.

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    Episode 2

    The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

    Jun 21, 2017

    The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

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    Episode 3

    The Secrets of the Murder Bureau

    Jun 28, 2017

    Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.

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    Episode 4

    The Dark Truths of the Templars

    Jul 5, 2017

    Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.

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    Episode 5

    The Real Mary Magdalene

    Jul 12, 2017

    Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.

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    Episode 6

    The Death of Mussolini

    Jul 19, 2017

    Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.