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Forbidden History

Forbidden History

TV-PG2013•44m•6.6/10
Documentary

Ratings

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6.6/10(8)

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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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 27, 2013

Last Aired

June 2, 2022

Networks

U&Yesterday

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Lost Treasures of the Templars
E1
The Lost Treasures of the Templars
Air date: 2013-09-27
The Knights Templar supposedly looted treasure from Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. But where did they hide it? Jamie Theakston aims to find out.
The Secrets of Fatima
E2
The Secrets of Fatima
Air date: 2013-10-04
The Three Secrets of Fatima were a series of prophecies allegedly given by the Virgin Mary. But have the Vatican withheld details? Jamie Theakston investigates.
The Bloodline of Christ
E3
The Bloodline of Christ
Air date: 2013-10-11
Jamie Theakston looks into the contentious theory, popularised by the Da Vinci Code, that Jesus was married with children and his bloodline lives on today.
The Mystery of the Giants
E4
The Mystery of the Giants
Air date: 2013-10-18
Did giants once inhabit the Earth? Find out as Jamie Theakston investigates reports of enormous skeletons being found in a network of caves in Sardinia.
The Treasure of Solomon
E5
The Treasure of Solomon
Air date: 2013-10-25
Jamie Theakston travels to Jerusalem on the hunt for the site of the fabled Solomon's Temple, where treasure is said to remain. Join his optimistic quest.
The Secrets of the Alchemists
E6
The Secrets of the Alchemists
Air date: 2013-11-01
The magic and mystery of alchemy is revealed as Jamie Theakston meets a 'potion maker' and hears about London's alchemic roots from author Joy Hancox.

Cast

Jamie Theakston

Jamie Theakston

Himself - Host

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