This week we're marking halloween, as I delve into the history of the worlds most notorious highwayman. I move past the romantic facade to uncover the truth behind this famous Victorian rogue.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're marking halloween, as I delve into the history of the worlds most notorious highwayman. I move past the romantic facade to uncover the truth behind this famous Victorian rogue. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 20: Dick Turpin

This week we're getting into the halloween spirit, with the history of the Headless Horseman. This American ghost story dates back thousands of years and has variations all over the world.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're getting into the halloween spirit, with the history of the Headless Horseman. This American ghost story dates back thousands of years and has variations all over the world. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 19: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 

Elves have been part of storytelling for centuries, from the Vikings to Father Christmas, from Shakespeare to Disney. But why? What makes these mischievous beings so appealing? Join me as I delve into this weeks adorable fairytale and the origins of our favourite mythical creatures.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Elves have been part of storytelling for centuries, from the Vikings to Father Christmas, from Shakespeare to Disney. But why? What makes these mischievous beings so appealing? Join me as I delve into this weeks adorable fairytale and the origins of our favourite mythical creatures. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 18: The Elves and the Shoemaker 

In this week's episode I look into the intriguing history of 'The Frog Prince', a fairytale that dates back to the 13th century. Not only does the original fairytale have a rich back story, but Disney's re-invention of the tale was based on a real woman from New Orleans.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode I look into the intriguing history of 'The Frog Prince', a fairytale that dates back to the 13th century. Not only does the original fairytale have a rich back story, but Disney's re-invention of the tale was based on a real woman from New Orleans. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 17: The Frog Prince 

We all know this Disney classic: beautiful, intelligent girl is trapped in a castle by a huge beast who turns out to be a handsome prince (yawn).......But what if I told you it was based on real people? I know, I was shocked too! Join me as I go back in time to discover the truth behind Beauty and the Beast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know this Disney classic: beautiful, intelligent girl is trapped in a castle by a huge beast who turns out to be a handsome prince (yawn).......But what if I told you it was based on real people? I know, I was shocked too! Join me as I go back in time to discover the truth behind Beauty and the Beast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 16: Beauty and the Beast 

How did a graphic novel intended for adults inspire one of Disney's most successful films? And how did Victor Hugo's masterpiece save a famous monument from being modernised in the 19th century? I discuss all this and more in this weeks podcast all about The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How did a graphic novel intended for adults inspire one of Disney's most successful films? And how did Victor Hugo's masterpiece save a famous monument from being modernised in the 19th century? I discuss all this and more in this weeks podcast all about The Hunchback of Notre Dame. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 15: The Hunchback of Notre Dame 

This week I delve into the origins of England's oldest fairytale, and the story that inspired the stage name of the first global celebrity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I delve into the origins of England's oldest fairytale, and the story that inspired the stage name of the first global celebrity. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 14: Tom Thumb

So this fairytale even pre-dates the Bible! Join me as I explore how this story changes with the times, as it moves around the world orally and is then published for the first time in 1734.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So this fairytale even pre-dates the Bible! Join me as I explore how this story changes with the times, as it moves around the world orally and is then published for the first time in 1734. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 13: Jack and The Beanstalk 

It's a double whammy this week, as I explore the world of famous fables. Both these tales centre around the rule of three and have an unusual original version.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a double whammy this week, as I explore the world of famous fables. Both these tales centre around the rule of three and have an unusual original version. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 12: The Three Little Pigs and Goldilocks and the Three Bears 

There are few fairytales that don't have a happy ending, but we've managed to find one! One of the most sinister stories we tell our children at bedtime, The Pied Piper has a long and intriguing backstory. Join me as I explore the theories behind this mysterious tragedy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are few fairytales that don't have a happy ending, but we've managed to find one! One of the most sinister stories we tell our children at bedtime, The Pied Piper has a long and intriguing backstory. Join me as I explore the theories behind this mysterious tragedy. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 11: The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Join me as I look into the truth behind some of our best loved children's stories.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most bizarre tales I’ve covered so far, Rumplestiltskin seems to be an international phenomenon, dating back over 4000 years! Join me as I travel back in time to try and figure out why it has such a rich history.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the most bizarre tales I’ve covered so far, Rumplestiltskin seems to be an international phenomenon, dating back over 4000 years! Join me as I travel back in time to try and figure out why it has such a rich history.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 10: Rumplestiltskin

This week we're back in the realm of Princesses with another fairytale classic, Rapunzel.Like Snow White, Rapunzel is based off real person, with a pretty horrid upbringing! So join me as I uncover the truth behind the girl with the long golden hair.Check out another ThatsNotCanon podcast "Book Boys" for some great literature recommendations and surprise drop ins from authors: https://thatsnotcanon.com/books-boys See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're back in the realm of Princesses with another fairytale classic, Rapunzel.Like Snow White, Rapunzel is based off real person, with a pretty horrid upbringing! So join me as I uncover the truth behind the girl with the long golden hair.Check out another ThatsNotCanon podcast "Book Boys" for some great literature recommendations and surprise drop ins from authors: <a href="https://thatsnotcanon.com/books-boys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thatsnotcanon.com/books-boys</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 9: Rapunzel

If you thought Disney’s Pinocchio was scary, think again. Join me as I take a closer look at the origins of this moral children’s tale.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you thought Disney’s Pinocchio was scary, think again. Join me as I take a closer look at the origins of this moral children’s tale.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 8: Pinocchio

Ever wondered why Peter Pan never grew up? Or where J.M Barrie got his inspiration for this magical story? Well look no further, as this week I discover the tragic truth behind one of my favourite magical tales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wondered why Peter Pan never grew up? Or where J.M Barrie got his inspiration for this magical story? Well look no further, as this week I discover the tragic truth behind one of my favourite magical tales. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 7: Peter Pan

This week we’re back with Hans Christian Anderson, looking at one of the stories that helped shape child exploitation laws in the 19th century, “The Little Matchstick Girl”.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we’re back with Hans Christian Anderson, looking at one of the stories that helped shape child exploitation laws in the 19th century, “The Little Matchstick Girl”.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 6: The Little Matchstick Girl

I’d advise putting down the food for this one, it gets pretty stomach churning. This week we’re in the 14th century, looking at the gruesome origins and inspiration behind the bedtime favourite Hansel and Gretel.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’d advise putting down the food for this one, it gets pretty stomach churning. This week we’re in the 14th century, looking at the gruesome origins and inspiration behind the bedtime favourite Hansel and Gretel.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 5: Hansel and Gretel

Did you know that Little Red Riding Hood comes from Ancient Greece and was once about a Panther? Nope, neither did I! In this podcast I look into the intriguing truth behind this much loved bedtime classic.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that Little Red Riding Hood comes from Ancient Greece and was once about a Panther? Nope, neither did I! In this podcast I look into the intriguing truth behind this much loved bedtime classic.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 4: Little Red Riding hood

This week we're diving beneath the waves, uncovering the truth behind one of Disney's best loved children's films. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're diving beneath the waves, uncovering the truth behind one of Disney's best loved children's films. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 3: The Little Mermaid

This week I explore the truth behind Disney's first feature length film, Snow White. Based on the lives of two young women and with inspiration from folktales around the globe, this fairytale has a compelling backstory. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I explore the truth behind Disney's first feature length film, Snow White. Based on the lives of two young women and with inspiration from folktales around the globe, this fairytale has a compelling backstory. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2: Snow White

Welcome to the Forgotten Origins of Fairy tales, where I discover the truth behind some of our best loved children's stories.This week we look at the history of Cinderella, a tale that has more than 500 versions from around the world, and was first recorded in 400 BC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Forgotten Origins of Fairy tales, where I discover the truth behind some of our best loved children's stories.This week we look at the history of Cinderella, a tale that has more than 500 versions from around the world, and was first recorded in 400 BC. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 1: Cinderella

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