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Curious Britain

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 Few places on earth are shrouded in as much myth, history, legend, and mystery as the British Isles. From the archaeological puzzles of stone circles and prehistoric pits to ghosts, smugglers and fascinating folklore, the United Kingdom has it all. Explore cryptids, hoaxes, monuments, and miscellanea, as well as the multitude of unusual tales and traditions that make our cultural history so extraordinary, in this celebration of everything intriguing, quirky, and downright Curious about Britain.Curious Britain Sciences sociales
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    • 26 | The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery

      26 | The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery
      Aug 9 2025
      In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from the remote island of Eilean Mòr without a trace. Over the years, their disappearance has become legend through stories, songs, and speculation. But what really happened on that storm-swept rock? This episode explores the mystery behind one of maritime history’s most enduring tragedies.



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      Sources:

      https://www.nlb.org.uk/lighthouses/flannan-islands/ https://www.nlb.org.uk/history/flannan-isles/

      https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/

      https://www.enschrage.nl/lh/hebrides/hebrides_outer/flannan_isles.html

      Dundee Evening Telegraph - Saturday 29 December 1900

      Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser - Saturday 05 January 1901
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      18 min
    • 25 | The Green Children of Woolpit

      25 | The Green Children of Woolpit
      Aug 2 2025
      Step into 12th-century Suffolk with this episode of Curious Britain, as we uncover the mysterious legend of the Green Children of Woolpit. Found in the fields with green skin and speaking an unknown language, these children have baffled historians for centuries. Were they lost immigrants, aliens or something else entirely? We explore the strange tale, historical context, and theories behind one of England's most intriguing medieval mysteries.

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      Sources:
      https://plover.net/~agarvin/faerie/story/green_children.html
      Bury Free Press - Friday 17 February 1984
      The World’s Greatest Unsolved Mysteries by Lionel & Patricia Fanthorpe

      Music: "Mourning Song" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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      http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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      16 min
    • 24 | Braunstone Park Tunnels

      24 | Braunstone Park Tunnels
      Jul 17 2025
      Beneath Leicester’s Braunstone Park lies a hidden mystery — a forgotten network of tunnels beneath a grand Georgian hall. Once the home of the Winstanley family, Braunstone Hall has long held secrets within its foundations. In this episode, we explore the eerie passages rediscovered after centuries in the dark.

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      Sources:

      Long, David (2021-03-09T22:58:59.000). Lost Britain : An A-Z of forgotten landmarks and lost traditions . Lume Books. Kindle Edition.

      https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/secret-tunnels-hidden-towers-leicester-3213863 https://www.flickr.com/photos/braunstonehall/8714469687

      https://www.winstanleyhouse.co.uk https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/braunstone-park/braunstone-park-history/#:~:text=Braunstone%20Park%20was%20originally%20part,Hastings%20and%20the%20Grey%20families.

      Music:

      "Morgana Rides " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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      Long Note Three Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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      12 min
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