The Truth About Hansel and Gretel
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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The Cottage Investigation
Oseg investigates the origins of the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel,' tracing historical records that lead him to a cottage linked to a man named Georg Scheidhauer. As he uncovers a real-life murder and tales of greed, he reveals that the entire narrative may be a satirical creation that challenges perceptions of truth in storytelling.
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