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Tales

Traditional fairy tales aren’t exactly suitable for kids. Women vomit spiders. Children get eaten. There’s even murder! Every Wednesday, we take you through the twists and turns of the dark origins of... Read more

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Season of the Witch: The Magic Wand

Season of the Witch: The Magic Wand

Young Katie can't wait to be an adult. So when a witch with a magic wand helps her dreams come true, Katie never wants t... Read more

6 Oct 2021

40mins

Ranked #2

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Buttercup

Buttercup

This Norwegian folktale follows a young boy caught in a terrifying cat-and-mouse game with a witch. And while his situat... Read more

29 Sep 2021

42mins

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The Woman Who Loved a Serpent

The Woman Who Loved a Serpent

This Passamaquoddy tale follows a boy who tries to find a home with his mother's tribe — but instead, discovers an evil ... Read more

22 Sep 2021

38mins

Ranked #4

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The Augean Stables

The Augean Stables

This Greek saga follows Hercules on one of his infamous Labors. Instead of battling a violent, mythical beast, however, ... Read more

15 Sep 2021

46mins

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Death of the Seven Dwarfs

Death of the Seven Dwarfs

This Swiss fairy tale takes a look at the dark things that can happen at a remote forest cottage... and reminds us that ... Read more

8 Sep 2021

38mins

Ranked #6

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Red Buffalo Woman

Red Buffalo Woman

This traditional West African folk tale chronicles the life of Oya, a shape-shifting deity who must make a difficult cho... Read more

1 Sep 2021

42mins

Ranked #7

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One Good Turn Deserves Another Pt. 2

One Good Turn Deserves Another Pt. 2

In the dramatic conclusion of Prince Milorad's tale, our hero fights back against his traitorous servant by drawing on h... Read more

25 Aug 2021

46mins

Ranked #8

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One Good Turn Deserves Another Pt. 1

One Good Turn Deserves Another Pt. 1

In this Serbian folk tale, a sensitive prince helps a prisoner in need, but ends up banished from his father's kingdom. ... Read more

18 Aug 2021

44mins

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