Forbidden History
TV Show · History · Biography

Jamie Theakston investigates incredible tales from the annals of history. He looks at the myths and legends that have driven cultures to where they are now.

2013 · 40m
Starring Andrew Gough, Tony McMahon, Lionel Fanthorpe
Director Bruce Burgess, Charlie Clayton

Season 2

  • EPISODE 1
    The Lost Treasures of Petra
    Jamie Theakston decodes history's most intriguing riddles, including whether riches lie hidden in the tombs of Petra, the capital of the Nabataean kingdom.
    39m
  • EPISODE 2
    The Real Holy Grail
    Jamie Theakston investigates history's most enduring mystery, visiting Glastonbury, Wales, Valencia, and NYC to inspect four goblets that may be the Holy Grail.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Oracles of the Dead
    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.
    42m
  • EPISODE 5
    Top Secret Nazi UFOs
    Jamie Theakston investigates the idea that the Nazis were building flying saucers during World War II.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    The Genius of Nikola Tesla
    A look at the life of enigmatic engineer Nikola Tesla, who died in poverty and under FBI suspicion, despite his contributions to many scientific advancements.
    42m
  • EPISODE 1
    Ark of the Covenant
    Jamie Theakston sets out to uncover the truth behind an Ethiopian church's claims of housing the Ark of the Covenant.
    42m

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Cast & Crew

  • A‌G
    Andrew Gough
    Self
  • T‌M
    Tony McMahon
    Self
  • L‌F
    Lionel Fanthorpe
    Self
  • Guy Walters
    Self
  • K‌B
    Karen Bellinger
    Self
  • B‌B
    Bruce Burgess
    Director
  • C‌C
    Charlie Clayton
    Director
  • E‌S
    Emma Sparks
    Producer
  • A‌W
    Adrian Wills
    Producer
  • H‌S
    Henry Scott
    Producer
  • P‌H
    Patrick Hewlett
    Producer

About

Forbidden History

History

Jamie Theakston investigates incredible tales from the annals of history. He looks at the myths and legends that have driven cultures to where they are now.

Information

Studio
AHC
Released
2013
Rated
M
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2014 ZDF Enterprises

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom), English (United States)
Subtitles

English (United Kingdom) (SDH)

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Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門 (廣東話–繁體)
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)