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The spectacular rock-hewn pillars of Göbekli Tepe in southern Türkiye have baffled archaeologists for decades. Who built this incredible monument over 12,000 years ago, and why? Could the builders have mastered agriculture, and were they the first settled communities of humans in the world? In this episode, experts investigate intriguing new theories, offering clues to unlocking the secrets of this ancient site.

Cast List:
Dr. Martin Sweatman: University of Edinburgh
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Dr. Janina Ramirez: Cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford
Hugh Newman: Author & Researcher
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 
Dr. Peggy Brunache: Historian, archaeologist and lecturer at University of Glasgow
Dr. Julia Gresky: German Archaeological Institute
Professor Necmi Karul: Lead Archaeologist, Karahan Tepe
Professor Avi Gopher: Tel Aviv University
Gil Haklay: Israel Antiquities Authority
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
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The Turin Shroud, which bears the image of the body of Christ, is believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus and proof of his existence. In this episode, experts investigate whether this iconic relic is authentic or an elaborate hoax…

Cast List:
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Professor Bruno Barberis: International Centre for the Study of the Shroud of Turin
Joe Nickell: Paranormal investigator and author “Inquest on the Shroud of Turin”
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Barrie Schwortz: Official Documenting Photographer for the Shroud of Turin Research Project
Dr. Matteo Borrini: Liverpool John Moores University
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer, University of Massachusetts
Stephen J. Mattingly: Professor of Microbiology, University of Texas
Luigi Garlaschelli: Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Pavia
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In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic crystal skulls, believed by some to be ancient relics of the Aztec and Maya civilizations, endowed with supernatural powers. Experts follow new leads to determine whether these crystal skulls are authentic artefacts or modern-day forgeries.

Cast List:
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Joe Nickell: Paranormal Investigator
Bill Homann: Owner of The Mitchell – Hedges skull
Dr. Ashwini Bharathula: Material Scientist & Artist
Star Johnsen-Moser: Spiritual Healer
Israel Casanova: Shaman
Elizabeth Cunningham: Participant
Patrick Dreher: Crystal Carver
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As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige. In this episode, experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life.

Cast List:
Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press.
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Noah Charney: Art Historian & Author
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 
Harald Pernkopf: Guide at Altaussee Salt Mine
Joanna Lamparska: Journalist & Author
Tomasz Bonek: Journalist & Author
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 
Dr. Franz Kirchweger: Curator and Hofburg Palace
Andreas Clemens: Guide at Historischer Kunstbunker
Katarzyna Pakula: Keeper of Conservation at St. Mary’s Basilica
Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts
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Ancient pyramids are among the greatest wonders of the world and exist across many civilizations. In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we explore the origins of these structures, as experts question if they were independently constructed or perhaps the design of something more mysterious…

Cast List:
Klint Janulis: Archaeologist & Former Special Forces Operative
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 
Dr. Bob Bianchi: Art historian
Dr. Meredith Brand: Archaeologist & Egyptologist
Hugh Newman: Author & Megalith Enthusiast
Dr. Sergio Gómez Chávez: Archaeologist
Marianne Tames-Demauras: Egyptologist & Archaeological Scientist
Dr. Sheila K. Hoffman: Art Historian, Iconologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts
Sam Osmanagich: Author & Pyramid Researcher
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The Vatican is home to fifty miles of classified files that could reveal top-secret information. In this episode, experts investigate the Vatican’s possible ties to the Nazis, their Mafia banking connection, rumoured murders and even extraterrestrials. Just what else is hiding in the Vatican's secret archives?
 
Cast List:
Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history
Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works
Dr. Karen Bellinger: Anthropologist, archaeologist, and historian 
Guy Walters: A British author, historian, and journalist who has written several books on WWII. As a journalist for The Times, he writes on historical topics for the national press.
Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine 
John Dickie: Author, historian, and Professor of Italian Studies at University College London
Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian 
Dominic Selwood: Historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
Philip Willan: Author & Journalist specialising in Italian parapolitics
Josh Peck: Author & Biblical researcher
Father Jean-Baptiste Kikwaya: Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory
Professor Chris Impey: Astronomer, author and University Distinguished Professor
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