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Forbidden History
Forbidden History: Season 5

Air Date

July 19, 2018

Episodes

6 episodes

Forbidden History

Season 5

Episodes

Uncovering the Historical Jesus

1. Uncovering the Historical Jesus

July 19, 2018
44 min

Jamie Theakston asks who was Jesus Christ? Was he really Yeshua Ben Joseph, was he the real king of the Jews, or a humble carpenter? Was he a rabbi, or did he have a relationship, maybe even a marriage to Mary Magdalene? Was Jesus really crucified in Jerusalem, or was he smuggled out of the city alive as some claim? What historical evidence is there that any of this actually happened?

The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

2. The Stasi: Behind The Berlin Wall

July 26, 2018
44 min

Hide ads with VIP Jamie investigates the Stasi, East Germany's State Security Service, behind the hidden remnants of the Berlin Wall.

The Hunt for Nazi Treasure

3. The Hunt for Nazi Treasure

August 2, 2018
44 min

Jamie Theakston finds out what Hitler planned to do with his stolen art and discovers that he was also after an unusual item - a spear that pierced the side of Christ.

The Real James Bond

4. The Real James Bond

August 9, 2018
44 min

Jamie Theakston uncovers the world of James Bond. What real life details - if any - did Bond author Ian Fleming inject into his famous character?

The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy

5. The Dead Sea Scrolls Conspiracy

August 16, 2018
44 min

Jamie Theakston visits Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea to uncover the truth about a set of manuscripts found there. Who wrote them, and why did they hide them?

Secret Societies: World Domination

6. Secret Societies: World Domination

August 23, 2018
44 min

Jamie Theakston investigates clandestine groups to see if they really are setting the agenda - or is it all just fake news?