For centuries, the Green Children of Woolpit story was seen as little more than a folktale that took place in a small Suffolk village during the 12th century. But what if there was more truth to it than many had previously imagined? Over 800 years on, the debate about this fascinating case rumbles on, with explanations for the sudden presence of these green-skinned children in the village of Woolpit ranging from the scientific to the supernatural. In this episode, Chyaz explores each angle of this incredibly compelling medieval mystery…

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Historic UK Article: https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-Green-Children-of-Woolpit/

Medievalists Article: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/04/the-green-children-woolpit/

Snopes Article: https://www.snopes.com/articles/459775/green-children-of-woolpit/

Ancient Origins Article: https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/green-children-of-woolpit-002347

All That’s Interesting Article: https://allthatsinteresting.com/green-children-of-woolpit

Woolpit Parish Council Article: https://woolpitparishcouncil.gov.uk/information-2/a-short-history/

Time Magazine Article: https://time.com/archive/6892277/medicine-chlorosis/

Duncan Lunan’s Book: https://www.duncanlunan.com/childrenfromthesky.asp

Jeffrey J Cohen’s Book: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230614123_5

Smithsonian Magazine Article:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-medieval-power-struggle-that-inspired-hbos-house-of-the-dragon-180980967/

The Paris Review Article: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/05/02/scheeles-green-the-color-of-fake-foliage-and-death/

NWO Article: https://www.nwo.nl/en/cases/multilingualism-was-creative-force-flemish-medieval-literature