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In the Grimms’ Little Snow White, the so-called Evil Queen isn’t much of a villain—her mirror is. From goading her envy to giving away Snow In the Grimms’ Little Snow White, the so-called Evil Queen isn’t much of a villain—her mirror is. From goading her envy to giving away Snow White’s hiding place, the mirror pulls the strings. This essay explores how the true antagonist of ATU 709 isn’t vanity itself, but the voice that feeds it—and why that still matters in the age of social media. see more

Explore the curious origins of The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean (1734), the earliest printed tale of what we now call Jack Explore the curious origins of The Story of Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean (1734), the earliest printed tale of what we now call Jack and the Beanstalk. This post unpacks the history, oddities, and why not every boy who climbs a giant’s beanstalk is really Jack. see more

Fairy tales aren’t just bedtime stories—they’re living history. From Grimm to Basile to Andersen, we explore why fairy tales matter, what th Fairy tales aren’t just bedtime stories—they’re living history. From Grimm to Basile to Andersen, we explore why fairy tales matter, what they reveal about humanity, and why they’re still being told today. see more