PODCAST
FORBIDDEN HISTORY
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.
In this episode, we follow the 800-year history of a medieval Bible manuscript, famous for its giant illustration of the Devil contained within its pages. We recount its journey across Europe as it changes hands between emperors and queens and the history it sees along the way—as well as the cursed legends that follow it.
Introducing Forbidden History: The Visual Edition, revisiting stories from our archive with imagery and footage that bring the people, places and mysteries to life.
Now available on our main feed, it’s a richer, more immersive way to enjoy the stories you know and discover those you may have missed.
Cast List:
- Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph
- Janina Ramirez: A cultural historian, broadcaster and author based at the University of Oxford
- Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian
- Elin Andersson: A specialist in ancient manuscripts and an expert on the Devil’s Bible, based at the National Library of Sweden
- Scott Sophos: Prague-based historian and teacher
- Dr Andrew Boakye: Lecturer in Religions & Theology at the University of Manchester
- Peter Stanford: Writer, editor, journalist and presenter, known for his biographies and writings on religion and ethics
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WHERE DID EVERYONE GO?
The world is littered with abandoned ruins. Places where you can’t help but wonder – where did everyone go? Join historian Sascha Auerbach, and comedian Tom Ward, as they reveal the incredible stories behind eerie ghost towns, ruined mansions, forgotten factories, crumbling castles, wartime relics, haunted prisons, and much more. With insightful interviews from local experts, laugh-out-loud comedy and fascinating nuggets of weird history – Where Did Everyone Go? is an entertaining journey to the world’s most remarkable abandoned places.
This is a quick message from Producer Lewis to announce the end of season one of Where Did Everyone Go? with episode 50. The Ghost Town That’s Been Burning for Over 50 Years.
Thank you for all your comments throughout the season, we have loved reading them. If you have a favourite abandoned story that we haven’t covered yet, please be sure to let us know in the comments!
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