The darker history behind Hansel and Gretel
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When a great famine struck Europe in 1314, mothers abandoned their children and in some cases, even ate them. Scholars believe that these tragedies gave birth to the story of Hansel and Gretel. See the history, including more dark history behind some of the wildest folklore.
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