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Jamie Theakston uncovers the startling truth behind great myths, historical legends, conspiracy theories, ancient treasures, lost civilisations and war time secrets.
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Episode 1 - The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
Release Date: 2017-06-14Johann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.
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Episode 2 - The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
Release Date: 2017-06-21The 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.
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Episode 3 - The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
Release Date: 2017-06-28Jamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.
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Episode 4 - The Dark Truths of the Templars
Release Date: 2017-07-05Hear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.
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Episode 5 - The Real Mary Magdalene
Release Date: 2017-07-12Mary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.
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Episode 6 - The Death of Mussolini
Release Date: 2017-07-19Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.