Green Children of Woolpit – Britain's Strangest Medieval Mystery

We examine the medieval tale of two green‑skinned children who appeared in the Suffolk village of Woolpit, exploring contemporary chronicles, later folklore and modern hypotheses—from refugee narratives to nutritional explanations. The episode untangles fact from myth, looks at what primary sources say about their appearance and behaviour, and considers why this strange story has lingered in popular imagination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices