Forbidden History
TV-PG
6.1
2013
Documentary
Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.
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- Cast:
- Jamie Theakston
Episode 6 : The Genius of Nikola Tesla
December. 10,2014
Jamie Theakston brings to light the life and work of enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla. Conspiracy theorists believe that the Serb was hushed up - but why?
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Episode 5 : Top Secret Nazi UFOs
December. 03,2014
Jamie Theakston investigates the curious claim that the Nazis started to build flying saucers during WWII. Hear the startling truth behind a historical legend.
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Episode 4 : The Oracles
November. 26,2014
Jamie Theakston journeys to Greece and Italy to hear the truth about oracles. These mysterious figures - such as the one at Delphi - reputedly spoke the word of the gods.
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Episode 3 : The Illuminati
November. 19,2014
Jamie Theakston sheds light on the ultra-secretive Rosicrucian Order, whose members included Leonardo Da Vinci and Isaac Newton. Are they the real-life 'illuminati'?
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Episode 2 : The Holy Grail
November. 12,2014
Can Jamie Theakston solve history's most enduring mystery? Visiting Glastonbury, Wales, Valencia and NYC, he inspects four goblets that could be the Holy Grail itself.
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Episode 1 : The Lost Secrets of Petra
November. 05,2014
Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom - do riches lie undetected in its hidden tombs? Find out as Jamie Theakston decodes this historical riddle.
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