Episode 194 - The History of The Green Children Of Woolpit

About this episode

This episode explores the mysterious story of the Green Children of Woolpit, who appeared in 12th century England.

In the 12th century, villagers in Woolpit, England reported a strange discovery: two children with green-colored skin who appeared suddenly near the village. The children spoke an unknown language, refused most food, and seemed unable to explain where they came from. Over time, their skin color faded, and one of the children eventually learned English, sharing a story that only deepened the mystery. In this episode, we explore the history of the Green Children of Woolpit, one of medieval Engl...

People in this episode

Host: The Lunatics Project

Topics covered

• Green Children
• Woolpit
• medieval history
• mystery
• folklore

Keywords

• Green Children
• Woolpit
• medieval
• mystery
• folklore
• England
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Woolpit, England

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