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The Forgotten Origins Podcast

The Forgotten Origins Podcast

Written by: That's Not Canon Productions
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 Join me as I look into the truth behind some of our best loved children's stories.

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Episodes
  • Episode 20: Dick Turpin

    Episode 20: Dick Turpin
    Oct 30 2021
    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.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 19: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    Episode 19: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
    Oct 22 2021
    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.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 18: The Elves and the Shoemaker

    Episode 18: The Elves and the Shoemaker
    Oct 15 2021
    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.

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    14 mins
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