Series 4
6 episodes · Jun 14, 2017
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S4E1The Curse of Hitler's Executioner
Jun 14, 201744mJohann Reichhart was a German state executioner who killed around 3,000 people during WWII. Jamie Theakston uncovers more about this ruthless Nazi.
S4E2The Secrets of the Vatican Archives
Jun 21, 201744mThe 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.
S4E3The Secrets of the Murder Bureau
Jun 28, 201744mJamie Theakston exposes a secret unit who murdered Bulgarian dissidents. One victim, Georgi Markov, was famously killed with a ricin-tipped umbrella.
S4E4The Dark Truths of the Templars
Jul 5, 201744mHear about the Templars in a very different light. Jamie Theakston disputes the orthodox beliefs about the Catholic order that angered much of Europe.
S4E5The Real Mary Magdalene
Jul 12, 201744mMary Magdalene is a key figure in Christianity, having witnessed Jesus' death and resurrection. But was she really a prostitute? Jamie Theakston reveals all.
S4E6The Death of Mussolini
Jul 19, 201744mMystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.