The Deep Dark Woods
The Deep Dark Woods
Most of our childhoods were filled with Brothers Grimm tales, whether we recognized it or not at the time. Cinderella. Snow White. Even Little Red Riding Hood. However, the versions of the stories most of us grew up on are watered down. They’ve been Disneyfied. The origins of these stories are much, much darker and not for the faint of heart.
The Juniper Tree
The most gruesome Brothers Grimm tale that involves a young boy and his stepmother.
36:42
The Robber Bridegroom
A finger saves a would-be bride from death.
37:48
Interview: Gregory Maguire
NYT bestselling author Gregory Maguire talks about the inspiration behind his adaptations and the necessity of fairy tales.
33:48
Snow White
It takes the wicked stepmother more than one try to kill Snow White.
42:11
Rapunzel
Not all maidens are helpless.
33:41
Sleeping Beauty
A tale with far fewer dragons and a horrifying history.
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Interview: Dr. Jeana Jorgensen
Folklorist Dr. Jeana Jorgensen talks about how fairy tales have a seedy underbelly that can be harmful in the real world.
35:33
Little Red Riding Hood
The Brothers Grimm toned this story down to have less flesh eating and more clothes.
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Interview: Marissa Meyer
NYT bestselling author Marissa Meyer talks sci-fi and fairy tales.
38:55
Rumpelstiltskin
Greed can lead to a bitter end.
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