

The Cottingley Fairies: The Hoax that Shocked the World
✨Sleepy History is written and narrated by humans. ✨ Narrated By: Simon Mattacks Written By: Jessica Miller Discover the story behind the pictures that captivated Britain in 1917 - photographs taken by two young cousins that appeared to show real-life fairies. Includes mentions of: Fantastical Creatures, Folklore,…
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