Forbidden History

• The Enigmatic ‘Wow!’ Signal

  In this episode we delve into the mysterious story of the ‘Wow!’ signal. In 1977, a strong narrowband radio signal cut through cosmic noise at Ohio State University’s Big Ear Radio Observatory, causing the astronomer who discovered it to circle the data on the print out and scribble a single word, “Wow!” - could this communication have come from somewhere otherworldly?  Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Halloween Special: Werewolves

  In this Halloween special of the Forbidden History podcast we delve into the history of the mysterious werewolf. From Europe's 17th century "werewolf trials" to modern day silver-screen shapeshifters, we trace how the myth of this mystifying creature has evolved throughout centuries of fear and folklore... Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Cast List: Tony McMahon: Former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Hitler's Polar Railway

  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we hear the remarkable story of one of the northernmost railway lines on earth - high in the northern reaches of Scandinavia, this line links the coast of the Norwegian Sea with the rich resources of inland Sweden. But its secret story remains hidden at the bottom of a nearby fjord where the wrecks of Nazi destroyers and Allied ships lay testament to the crucial role it played in WWII… Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Cast List: Tim Dunn: Railway Historian Guy Walters: Author & Historian Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer Frank Bang: Underwater Photographer Steingrim Sneve: Local Guide Nigel Jones: Author & Historian Eystein Markusson: Narvik Battle Expert Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Stig Olav Johansen: Local Historian Prof. Steinar Aas: WWII Historian Rasmus Norling: Kiruna New Town Curator Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Inside Area 51

  In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Area 51 - the secretive military base in Nevada, long rumoured to hide UFOs, alien technology, and government cover-ups… Join historian and author Guy Walters as we explore the mysterious stories behind one of the world’s most famous conspiracy zones. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Battle of the Skies: The Blitz

  World War Two. For the first time in history, the battlefield has shifted mainly to the skies. Control of airspace now determines victory below, sparking a fierce race to outsmart the enemy. From the invention of radar to Hitler’s so-called “Wonder Weapons,” every innovation becomes a weapon in the struggle to bring the enemy down. Go to ⁠⁠https://surfshark.com/forbiddenhistory⁠⁠ or use code FORBIDDENHISTORY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! Cast List: Guy Walters: Author and Historian Nigel Jones: Author and Historian Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Author and Historian Chris Kolonko: Archaeologist  Ben Bishop: LIDAR Operator Victoria Taylor: Aviation Historian Geoffrey Wawro: Military Historian James Corum: Military Historian Robert M. Citino: Senior Historian, The National WWII Museum Stephen Fisher: Historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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