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17. (Sort of) Off Topic: The Green Children of Woolpit

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Sometime in the 12th Century, in the little village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England, two small children are found huddling together at the bottom of a wolf pit. They speak a strange language, will only eat raw fava beans, and (oh yeah), their skin is green.

Today, Max is going off topic to talk about the history and theories of this strange event. Enjoy!

Sources:

“Children of the Sky” by Duncan Lunan

Duncan Lunan’s website, article on the research process behind “Children of the Sky”

“The Green Children of Woolpit” from Green Canticle

“Woolpit, Suffolk” travel guide

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