1. The Curse of Hitler's Executioner

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. 14 June 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

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. 21 June 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

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. 28 June 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

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. 5 July 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

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. 12 July 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.

6. The Death of Mussolini

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. 19 July 2017. 44 min

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged in Milan's Piazzale Loreto. Jamie Theakston seeks out answers.