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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.
Episode 6 : The Death of Mussolini
July. 19,2017
Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.
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Episode 5 : The Real Mary Magdalene
July. 12,2017
Mary 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 4 : The Dark Truths of the Templars
July. 05,2017
Hear 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 3 : The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
June. 28,2017
Jamie 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 2 : The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
June. 21,2017
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.
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Episode 1 : The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
June. 14,2017
Johann 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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