'The Cathedral Clock' is a story from Strassburg all about corrupt politicians and a truly magnificent piece of horology.
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Ep. 1028 - Legends of the Rhine - The Toy of the Young Giantess
'The Toy of the Young Giantess' is a story that should be relatable for every parent out there - the tale of a child finding a marvelous toy that's not a toy at all.
Ep. 1026 - Legends of the Rhine - The Island of Mainau
'The Island of Mainau' is a story of the fight between love and obligation under the guise of the transfer of property rights.
Ep. 1025 - Legends of the Rhine - The Last Hohenrätier
'The Last Hohenrätier' is the story of the downfall of a tyrant on the Rhine. Definitely my kind of tale.
Ep. 1023 - American Fairy Tales - The Mandarin and the Butterfly
TW: Racism. AAPI hate in America has a long history. This tale from L Frank Baum is a prime example of that history.
Ep. 1020 - American Fairy Tales - The Wonderful Pump
'The Wonderful Pump' is an American fairytale by L. Frank Baum that warns us all to be careful with newly found riches.
Ep. 1019 - American Fairy Tales - The Capture of Father Time
'The Capture of Father Time' is a fun tale that lets us know exactly what kind of mischief a young boy would do if he was able to stop time.
Ep. 1017 - American Fairy Tales - The Laughing Hippopotamus
TW: Racism 'The Laughing Hippopotamus' is a story that I struggled with bringing to the podcast because of the casual racism in the description of the Congolese tribesmen. But in the end I think it's important to see how this racism embedded itself in our culture through stories like it.
Ep. 1016 - American Fairy Tales - The Enchanted Types
In the story of 'The Enchanted Types' we meet Popopo, a knook who just cannot seem to get anything right.
Ep. 1000 - Red Cap Tales - Waverley: 'The Second Interlude'
In the second interlude of action in "Red Cap Tales", the boys will retell the story of the cannibal Sawney Bean in order to scare their little sister.