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• Secrets of the Templar Treasure

  Did the Knights Templar plunder treasure from Jerusalem and conceal it? Several theories suggest possible hiding places, including an uninhabited island in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Royston Cave in Hertfordshire, England, and beneath Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland, which was featured in the 2006 film The Da Vinci Code starring Tom Hanks. Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative Journalist Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine  Rev. Lionel Fanthorpe: Author ‘Mysteries & Secrets of Time’ Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Clive Prince: Author  Robert Howells: Author  Andrew Sinclair: Author & Historian  Ian Garner: Director, Rosslyn Chapel Trust  Anne McNeil: Guide, Rosslyn Chapel  Dan Blackenship: Owner, Oak Island  Sylvia Beamon: Author & Local Historian Eric Meyers: Narrator NB: This episode was originally researched and broadcast in 2013 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Heisenberg and the Atomic Bomb

  As one of their most controversial scientists, Heisenberg was key in the Nazis' efforts to develop an atomic bomb. But how close was he to succeeding? Cast List: Dr Gerhard Rammer: Deutsches Technikmuseum Shalina Patel: Historian  Guy Walters: Author and Historian  Dr. Mark Walker: Union College, New York  Nigel Jones: Author and Historian  Dr. Kathryn Olesko: Georgetown University Dr. Magnus Brechtken: Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Gunhild Lurås: Norwegian Industrial Workers Museum  Dr Katherine Sharp Landdeck: Texas Woman’s University  Egidius Fechter: Atomkeller Museum Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• George V: Mercy or Murder?

  Did deathly ill George V, King of the United Kingdom and younger brother of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, die of natural causes in 1936 or was he the unwilling victim of euthanasia? Cast List: Guy Walters: Author & Historian  Anna Whitelock: Historian & Broadcaster David Haviland: Journalist & Author  James Sherwood: Writer & Royal Correspondent  Iris Millis: Medical Historian  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Introducing: ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ The Real Dracula's Castle

  Introducing a brand new podcast from the Like A Shot network. 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. 'Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned' is an entertaining journey into the world’s most remarkable abandoned places. If you enjoyed this taster episode, search for ‘Where Did Everyone Go?’ on your favourite podcast platform and be sure to follow for more episodes. Or click here to follow. -- Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward Producer: Lewis Rumbol Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter Editor: Chris Scott “Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things and places. Please be aware this is an unscripted discussion and whilst we try to ensure historic and factual accuracy, this isn’t always possible and as such ‘facts’ discussed may be the views and opinions of the presenters and should not be relied upon for historical accuracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Christopher Marlowe: Murder or Mystery?

  Was famous playwright Christopher Marlowe the victim of a political conspiracy, or was his death a simple tavern brawl gone wrong? In this episode, we discuss the strange circumstances around his mysterious and untimely death. Cast List:  Tracy Borman: Royal Historian & Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces  Prof. Michael Green: Forensic Pathologist  Andrew Rose: Barrister & QC Dr. Susan Doran: Author & Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University  Ciaran O’Keefe: Criminal Psychologist Ros Barber: Author & Scholar Philippe Lacamp: Local Historian & Canterbury Resident Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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