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SCOUT· 19%36m·2021-10-22·HistoryThe Truth About Hansel and Gretel
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · 16
Was the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel - the story of a woodcutter’s children abandoned in the woods and left at the mercy of a witch - in fact, early true crime? A hit book - The Truth About Hansel and Gretel - said that historical records pointed to the story being based on fact. Are we too quick to dismiss the…
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