Ep.88 – The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
Death threats against babies, serial killer queens, Viking raids, and taxation without intoxication!
Death threats against babies, serial killer queens, Viking raids, and taxation without intoxication - this week, Sarah talks about the often-gruesome true stories behind some of the most popular nursery rhymes.
Sources:
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55035/dark-origins-11-classic-nursery-rhymes
- https://bookriot.com/nursery-rhyme-origin-stories/
- https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/02/origin-rock-bye-baby/
- https://steemit.com/parenting/@redwellies/dark-disturbing-and-somewhat-horrible-the-history-and-origins-of-nursery-rhymes-3-mary-mary-quite-contrary
- https://steemit.com/parenting/@redwellies/dark-disturbing-and-somewhat-horrible-the-history-and-origins-of-nursery-rhymes-1-three-blind-mice
- https://www.timeout.com/london/blog/most-googled-why-did-london-bridge-fall-down-111116
- https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/muffin-man-song-serial-killer/
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