Episode Synopsis "Episode 5: Hansel and Gretel"

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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