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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.  Show Notes This show contains an advertisement from Better Help. With over 1,000 therapists in the UK already, BetterHelp can provide access to mental, health professionals with a wide variety of expertise in mental health. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/fh

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  • 32 - Extra: The Chronicles of Alcatraz

    Bonus Episode: What was it like to be a prisoner at the infamous Alcatraz Federal Prison? In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we take a deep dive into the lives of its notorious inmates, and one of its most high-profile escape attempts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thu, 27 Jul 2023
  • 31 - The Rise and Fall of Al Capone

    In this episode, we explore the life of one of the world’s more notorious gangsters, Al Capone. From his humble beginnings on the streets of New York, to his peak in the 1920s as the undisputed King of Chicago, we take a look at his speedy rise and his equally rapid fall. What crimes did he commit to get himself locked up in Alcatraz? Cast List: Jonathan Eig: American journalist and biographer. Author of ‘Get Capone’ Dominic Selwood: A historian, barrister, bestselling author, novelist and frequent contributor to national newspapers including The Independent, The Spectator and The Daily Telegraph Craig Alton: Tour guide and co-founder of Untouchable Tours: Chicago’s Original Gangster Tour Tony McMahon: A former BBC news producer, author, print journalist and historian Hallie Rubenhold: Author, broadcaster and historian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 26 Jul 2023
  • 30 - Extra: Jackie Robinson: Pioneering Player, Military Freedom Fighter

    Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we do a deep dive into the incredible life of legendary baseball player, who once happened to be a member of the Black Panthers, Jackie Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thu, 20 Jul 2023
  • 29 - The Black Panthers of WWII

    In this episode, we hear the incredible story of the 761st Tank Battalion, also known as the Black Panthers, who fought their way through Nazi occupied Europe in WWII. As an all-black tank battalion, they were keen to prove their abilities through combat for the benefit of all like them across the United States. For the Black Panthers, it was a fight not only against the powerful enemy abroad, but a racist system at home. Cast List: ·     Shalina Patel: Historian, teacher and writer. ·     Selena Carty: Cultural & Ancestral Genealogist and historian specialising in Global African, Black, Indigenous military contributions. ·     Robert F. Jefferson Jr.: Associate Professor of History at the University of New Mexico ·     Ed Lengel: American author and military historian. Vice President for Museum Experience at the U.S. National Medal of Honor Museum ·     Wayne Robinson: Specialist historian of the 761st Tank Battalion ·     Private E.G. McConnell: Member of the 761st Tank Battalion ·     Staff Sargent. Floyd Dade: Member of the 761st Tank Battalion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wed, 19 Jul 2023
  • 28 - Extra: The Birka Viking Warrior Woman

    Bonus Episode: In this episode of Forbidden Fruit, we explore another iconic female Viking discovery, the Birka Warrior. From its excavation in 1878, to the 2017 DNA uncovering, revealing the remains to be those of a female, we take a deep dive into what factors made them believe the remains were of a male warrior for over 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Thu, 13 Jul 2023
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