S3E10 Halloween Special

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Following our discussion with Halloween expert and award-winning author Lisa Morton, we’re delving deeper into the origins of some of the most famous Halloween stories. In particular we discover the genesis of the Jack-o’-lantern, which owes its name to one Stingy Jack, a blacksmith who sold his soul to the Devil. We go on an intriguingly ghoulish exploration through the many variations of Jack’s story, and find out how we ended up with the legend of today. If you’d like to take part in the Behind The Spine writing competition, you can find all the details on our website.

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