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Forbidden History

Season 4 2017
TV-PG

  • 2017-06-14T20:00:00Z on Yesterday
  • 44m
  • 4h 24m (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.

6 episodes

Season Premiere

2017-06-14T20:00:00Z

4x01 The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

Season Premiere

4x01 The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

  • 2017-06-14T20:00:00Z44m

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

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.

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

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

2017-07-12T20:00:00Z

4x05 The Real Mary Magdalene

4x05 The Real Mary Magdalene

  • 2017-07-12T20:00:00Z44m

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

Season Finale

2017-07-19T20:00:00Z

4x06 The Death of Mussolini

Season Finale

4x06 The Death of Mussolini

  • 2017-07-19T20:00:00Z44m

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

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