Forbidden Histories

Forbidden Histories

Deep-dive conversations about the hidden history of science & magic, curated by Dr. Andreas Sommer. Episodes in English and German. Dialoge über die verborgene Geschichte von Wissenschaft und Magie. Verantwortlich für den Inhalt: Dr. Andreas Sommer. Episoden auf Deutsch und Englisch.

Episodes

August 10, 2025 7 mins

Vergessene Pioniere des Unbewussten (Carl du Prel und Frederic Myers) über Tempelschlaf, Orakel und andere Formen der Magie in der Antike.

Empfohlene Allgemeinliteratur:

Edelstein, E. J., & Edelstein, L. (1998). Asclepius. Collection and Interpretation of the Testimonies (Second ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press (Amazon affiliate lin...

Mark as Played

Forgotten pioneers of the subconscious mind (Carl du Prel und Frederic Myers) on temple sleep, oracles, and other ancient magical practices.

Recommended background readings:

Edelstein, E. J., & Edelstein, L. (1998). Asclepius. Collection and Interpretation of the Testimonies (Second ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press (Amazon affiliate...

Mark as Played

Die letzte Folge in unserer Serie über Poltergeistphänomene in der verborgenen Geschichte der Wissenschaften. 

Empfohlene Literatur:

A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate Link).

F. Moser (1950), Spuk: Irrglaube der Wahrglaube? Gyr-Verlag (affiliate link).

Mark as Played

This is the concluding part of our series on poltergeist phenomena in the history of science. 

Key reading: A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate link).

Episode website with further literature: https://www.forbiddenhistories.com/2021/02/poltergeist3

Enjoying t...

Mark as Played

Zweiter Teil unserer Serie über Poltergeistphänomene in der verborgenen Geschichte der Wissenschaften. 

Empfohlene Literatur:

A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate Link).

F. Moser (1950), Spuk: Irrglaube der Wahrglaube? Gyr-Verlag (affiliate link).

Mark as Played

Part two of our series on poltergeist phenomena in the history of science. 

Key reading: A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate link).

Episode website with further literature: https://www.forbiddenhistories.com/2021/01/poltergeist2

Mark as Played

Erster Teil unserer Serie über Poltergeistphänomene in der verborgenen Geschichte der Wissenschaften. 

Empfohlene Literatur:

A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate Link).

F. Moser (1950), Spuk: Irrglaube der Wahrglaube? Gyr-Verlag (affiliate link).

Mark as Played

Part one of our series on poltergeist phenomena in the history of science. 

Key reading: A. Gauld & A. D. Cornell (1979). Poltergeists. Routledge & Kegan Paul (affiliate link).

Episode website with other literature: https://www.forbiddenhistories.com/2020/04/poltergeist

Mark as Played

Einführung zu Forbidden Histories (deutsch) – weil Fakten auch in den Geisteswissenschaften zählen. :)

Mark as Played
July 27, 2025 13 mins

Introduction to Forbidden Histories - evidence-based history of science & magic that will boggle your mind. :)

Also make sure to visit the Forbidden Histories Website

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.