The Forgotten Origins Podcast

By That's Not Canon Productions

Join me as I look into the truth behind some of our best loved children's stories.

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August 04, 2021 Episode 10: Rumplestiltskin
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.
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10min
July 29, 2021 Episode 9: Rapunzel
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

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14min
July 21, 2021 Episode 8: Pinocchio
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.
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13min
July 14, 2021 Episode 7: Peter Pan
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.
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10min
July 07, 2021 Episode 6: The Little Matchstick Girl
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”.
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11min
July 02, 2021 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.
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10min
June 30, 2021 Episode 4: Little Red Riding hood
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.
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8min
June 17, 2021 Episode 3: The Little Mermaid
This week we're diving beneath the waves, uncovering the truth behind one of Disney's best loved children's films.
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11min
June 09, 2021 Episode 2: Snow White
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.
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8min
June 02, 2021 Episode 1: Cinderella
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.

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11min

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How many episodes does The Forgotten Origins Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.