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The Pied Piper
19:13 - 24:46 (05:33)
The origins of The Pied Piper tale aren't quite clear, but some say it took place in Hamlin, Germany, where a stained glass window in the town church commemorated the event centuries later. The story tells of a piper who was hired to rid a town of its rats, but when he wasn't paid, he lured away the townspeople's children.
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic fairy tale but there is much more to the story than most people know, including murder and mystery.
19:13 - 20:53 (01:39)
Summary
The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic fairy tale but there is much more to the story than most people know, including murder and mystery.
ChapterThe Pied Piper
EpisodeSelects: Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode explores the dark history of the Pied Piper, including the different versions of the story and the possible real-life events that inspired it.
20:54 - 22:07 (01:12)
Summary
This episode explores the dark history of the Pied Piper, including the different versions of the story and the possible real-life events that inspired it.
ChapterThe Pied Piper
EpisodeSelects: Is the Pied Piper About a Real Historic Tragedy?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The town of Hamelin, Germany has a stained glass window commemorating the Pied Piper legend, but the details of the story remain a mystery.
22:07 - 24:46 (02:39)
Summary
The town of Hamelin, Germany has a stained glass window commemorating the Pied Piper legend, but the details of the story remain a mystery. The window was created over 15 years after the supposed event, and the only known account of the story is a poem from around 300 years later.