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• Death in the Happy Valley: The Murder of the Earl of Erroll

  What happened to Josslyn Hay, the controversial 22nd Earl of Erroll who moved to Kenya in 1920s to join a promiscuous, hedonistic group of UK expat elite known as ‘the Happy Valley set’? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we look into the life of Lord Erroll and his mysterious murder... Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian Juliet Barnes: Author  Nicholas Best: Author, Happy Valley, The Story of the English in Kenya  Christine Nicholls: Author, A Kenya Childhood James Sherwood: Writer and Royal Correspondent  Solomon Gitau: ‘Happy Valley’ resident  Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Treasure of Solomon

  When the Romans looted Jerusalem in 70AD did they take the fabled treasure of Solomon back to Rome, or did the high priests hide it somewhere in the city? Jamie Theakston meets archaeologists who have dedicated their lives to finding it. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine  Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’ Robert Howells: Author  Clive Prince: Author  Khader Baidun: Antique & Relic Dealer  Shimon Gibson: Archaeologist & Author  Kate Raphael: Archaeologist  Eric Meyers: Narrator  NB: This episode was originally broadcast in 2013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Napoleon: From Corsica to Conqueror

  We take a look at the remarkable journey of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to becoming one of history’s most iconic and controversial figures. From his military successes and defeats that defined his life, to his rise to power, his personal relationships, and the enduring legacy he left on Europe and the world. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian Tony McMahon: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Prof. Michael Briers: University of Oxford  Prof. Peter Hicks: Historian, Foundation Napoleon  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Nazi Rocket Scientist to NASA Engineer: Wernher von Braun

  Wernher von Braun was vital to NASA's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon, but this controversial 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps…    Cast List: Dr. Katherine Landdeck: Texas Woman’s University  Michael J. Neufeld: The National Air and Space Museum  Shalina Patel: Historian  Nigel Jones: Author & Historian  Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Bernd Crabs: Museum Kummersdorf Magnus Brechtken: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Philipp Aumann: Peenemünde Historical Technical Museum  Stephen Waring: University of Alabama, Huntsville Luisa Hulsrøj: Mittelbau-Dora Concentration Camp  Michael Allen: Author, The Business of Genocide  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Royal Rebel: The Life of Princess Margaret

  In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we take a look at the life of Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister. Known for her beauty, style and glamorous lifestyle, Margaret was an intriguing figure who broke the royal mould and was often deemed the ‘rebellious royal’. Cast List: Dr. Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces Hallie Rubenhold: Author & Historian James Sherwood: Author & Broadcaster Tony McMahon: Author & Historian Dominic Selwood: Author & Historian Christopher Warwick: Princess Margaret’s Authorised Biographer Giles Pegram: Former Appeals Director, NSPCC Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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