Episodes
1. The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
June 14, 2017
44 min
Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.
2. The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
June 21, 2017
44 min
The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy. Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.
3. The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
June 28, 2017
44 min
Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.
4. The Dark Truths of the Templars
July 5, 2017
44 min
Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.
5. The Real Mary Magdalene
July 12, 2017
44 min
Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.
