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Forbidden History

Host Jamie Theakston attempts to uncover the true stories surrounding the great treasures, long-held conspiracy theories, ancient relics and lost civilizations that are often omitted from the history books.
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  1. S1 E1 - Nazis and the Flying Saucer

    March 9, 2015
    44min
    TV-PG
    Jamie Theakston explores claims that the Nazis developed a flying saucer at a secret research facility in Northern Germany.
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  2. S1 E2 - Lost Treasure of the Templars

    March 16, 2015
    42min
    TV-PG
    The whereabouts of the Templar treasure taken from Jerusalem in the middle ages has been one of the great historical mysteries. Jamie Theakston aims the pinpoint its resting place on a quest where fact and fiction mix and every clue adds to the mystery.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Treasure of Solomon

    March 23, 2015
    42min
    TV-PG
    Many believe that when the Romans sacked Jerusalem, the high priests hid their most-sacred items. Jamie Theakston heads to the holy city to discover if the Dead Sea Scrolls are a treasure map to these hidden wonders and what else lies under the streets.
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  4. S1 E4 - Tesla's Secrets

    March 30, 2015
    42min
    TV-PG
    Jamie Theakston delves into the life of Nikola Tesla, an early pioneer of electricity and radio, to learn why he died in poverty and under suspicion of the FBI.
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  5. S1 E5 - The Lost Treasures of Petra

    April 19, 2015
    42min
    TV-PG
    It is one of the great wonders of the ancient world, but the question of who built the magnificent city of Petra in Jordan remains. Jamie Theakston searches for what treasures and dark secrets remain hidden in this mysterious place.
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  6. S1 E6 - Secrets of the Last Supper

    April 26, 2015
    44min
    TV-PG
    Jamie Theakston explores the mystery behind the Holy Grail to determine what kind of relic it is, if it actually exists and where it could be located.
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  7. S1 E7 - The Third Secret of Fatima

    May 3, 2015
    42min
    TV-PG
    In 1917, three Portuguese shepherds received a prophecy foretelling the date of the apocalypse, and many believe the Vatican has covered it up for nearly a century. Jamie Theakston travels to Portugal and Italy to unravel this religious conspiracy theory.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Bloodline of Christ

    October 10, 2013
    42min
    TV-PG
    Jaime Theakston explores some of the questions surrounding the life of Jesus, from his work as a rabbi to the possibility of him having a family. Then, he heads to France to uncover the truth behind those who claim to be the descendants of Jesus Christ.
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  9. S1 E9 - The Mystery of the Giants

    October 17, 2013
    42min
    TV-PG
    When so many ancient cultures refer to giants, it is hard to determine if they are simply myth or beings that walked the Earth. Jamie Theakston meets with scientists in Sardinia who are piecing together the controversial evidence to giants' existence.
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  10. S1 E10 - The Oracles of the Dead

    November 25, 2014
    42min
    TV-PG
    The young women of the underworld known as the Oracles were consulted by ancient Greek society, and their visions helped shape the course of history. Jamie Theakston searches for the truth behind their extraordinary trances and apparent psychic powers.
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  11. S1 E11 - The Secrets of the Alchemists

    October 31, 2013
    42min
    TV-PG
    Nostradamus, Nicolas Flamel and John Dee were notorious alchemists who had a profound effect on the world, and Jamie Theakston goes on a journey to discover if these men could really perform miracles or if they were just clever deceivers.
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  12. S1 E12 - Decoding the Illuminati

    November 18, 2014
    44min
    TV-PG
    Jamie Theakston sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious group known as the Illuminati. His search will determine who its members are, if they play a role in world governments or if its existence is just a conspiracy.
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Jamie Theakston

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discovery plus Pop Science
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