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Forbidden History

Forbidden History

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 Forbidden History is a documentary podcast series which explores the past’s darkest corners, sheds light on the lives of intriguing individuals, and uncovers the truth buried deep in history’s most controversial legacies. Each episode will delve into the history archives to reveal new perspectives on familiar stories. For advertising enquiries, email sales@auddy.co Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • D-Day: The Allies' Battle for Liberation

    D-Day: The Allies' Battle for Liberation
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode we take a look at the D-Day landings of World War II. From the overlooked battlefields to the details of the combined arms allied operation, this episode questions what we think we know about one of history’s most iconic military operations. Including a daring commando raid behind enemy lines, that was instrumental to the seizure of the beaches. Cast List: Geoffrey Wawro: Professor of Military History Peter Caddick-Adams: Historian Martin Davies: Author Stuart Lawrence: Historian Rudy Passera: Military Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Last Tsars of Russia: The Romanov Conspiracy

    Last Tsars of Russia: The Romanov Conspiracy
    Jan 13 2026
    This week we’re revisiting an earlier episode of Forbidden History that you may have missed. We take a look at the tragic murder of the last Tsars of Russia, the Romanovs, in 1918. This episode explores the decline of Tsar Nicolas as ruler, the grizzly deaths of him and his family, and the conspiracies that surrounded their deaths in the following years. Cast List: Helen Rappaport: Author & Historian Guy Walters: Author & Historian James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent Christopher Warwick: Royal Biographer & Historian Andrew Cook: Author, Historian & former British civil servant Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Casablanca in the Mountains: Hitler’s Secret Gateway

    Casablanca in the Mountains: Hitler’s Secret Gateway
    Jan 6 2026
    Deep in the Pyrenees lies an abandoned railway station that was once the second largest in Europe. This luxurious station at the border between France and Spain in its heyday was a real-life Casablanca. In this episode, we take a look at the shadowy history of Canfranc, including tales of espionage, Nazi gold and the fight against tyranny. Cast List: Tim Dunn: Railway Historian Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Guy Walters: Author & Historian Claire Barratt: Industrial Heritage Engineer Jonathan Diaz: Retired Bus Driver Regine Pehau-Gerbet: Historian Rocio Hurtado: Forest Engineer Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Ramon J. Campo: Historian & Journalist Santiago Marraco: Son of Resistance Fighter Simone Casaubon: Ex Resistance Fighter Emilio Astier: Grandson of Resistance Fighter Suze Kundu: Material Chemist Carlos Pena Garay: Director, Canfranc Underground Lab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
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