Tales of Bedlam
Welcome to "Tales of Bedlam," where timeless fairy tales come alive with historical context and personal insight! Join our husband-and-wife hosting team as we peel back the layers of your favorite fairy tales to reveal the fascinating historical realities that shaped these enduring stories.
In each episode, we reimagine classic tales with historical accuracy, share our personal connections to these stories, and sprinkle in plenty of humor along the way. From the dark origins of Grimm's fairy tales to the cultural significance of folklore across different societies, "Tales of Bedlam" offers a fresh perspective on stories you thought you knew.
Whether you're a folklore enthusiast, history buff, or enjoy thoughtful storytelling with a dash of whimsy, subscribe to our channel for weekly entertaining and enlightening episodes. Join our growing community where the magic of fairy tales meets the reality of history!
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Tales of Bedlam
Latest Episodes
Sleeping Beauty in the Wood
Join hosts Micah and Andrea as they dive into Charles Perrault's 17th-century version of Sleeping Beauty, a tale far more twisted than the Disney adaptation you know. In this episode, our hosts explore the often-overlooked second half of the cl...
Sun, Moon, and Talia
In this gripping episode of Tales of Bedlam, hosts Micah and Andrea dive into Sun, Moon, and Talia, a haunting 17th-century Italian version of Sleeping Beauty by Giambattista Basile. With dark themes including non-con...
Sleeping Beauty - A 5 Minute History
In this special "5 Minute History" episode of Tales of Bedlam, host Micah takes you on a whirlwind journey through six centuries of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. This episode uncovers how the story transformed over time, ...
Lambikin
In this episode of Tales of Bedlam, your hosts Micah (Knob Twister) and Dustin (Sofa Sitter) dive into Lambikin, a lesser-known Indian folktale collected by Joseph Jacobs in 1910. Don’t let the cute name fool you—this story of...
The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy - Part Three
In the grand finale of The Girl Who Pretended to Be a Boy, the Tales of Bedlam crew (Knob Twister, Sofa Sitter, Dr. Know-All, and Mr. Death Hades) return with the conclusion of this fantastical, funny, and fiercely weird folk tale. Ili...
