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The Dark Legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin
37:22 - 44:13 (06:50)
The legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin is shrouded in mystery and has been told in flowery and poetic terms, but this episode delves into the dark reality that hundreds of children were killed in one day in the town of Hamelin, possibly to cover up bad memories.
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This episode discusses the legend of the Rat Piper of Hamelin, exploring the different theories behind the story and how the town of Hamelin still celebrates the tale to this day.
37:22 - 38:40 (01:17)
Summary
This episode discusses the legend of the Rat Piper of Hamelin, exploring the different theories behind the story and how the town of Hamelin still celebrates the tale to this day.
ChapterThe Dark Legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin
EpisodeSelects: Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The town of Hamelin's version of the legend involving the Pied Piper is described as ambiguous and poetic.
38:40 - 41:28 (02:48)
Summary
The town of Hamelin's version of the legend involving the Pied Piper is described as ambiguous and poetic. However, the addition of rats, which may have been part of the original story, could point to a veneer of guilt in the town's history.
ChapterThe Dark Legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin
EpisodeSelects: Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A discussion about the origins of the Pied Piper fairy tale and its potential roots in historical events that traumatized a German town in the middle ages.
41:28 - 42:06 (00:37)
Summary
A discussion about the origins of the Pied Piper fairy tale and its potential roots in historical events that traumatized a German town in the middle ages.
ChapterThe Dark Legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin
EpisodeSelects: Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The possibility of a mass grave in a town where hundreds of kids were sacrificed on the same day has raised concerns about a tragic and shocking event that may have occurred.
42:06 - 44:13 (02:06)
Summary
The possibility of a mass grave in a town where hundreds of kids were sacrificed on the same day has raised concerns about a tragic and shocking event that may have occurred.