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Sounds,29 Jan 2026,42 mins,

Enchanted Realms: Fairies in the 16th Century

Not Just the Tudors
Contains some scenes of a sexual nature and scenes of sexual violence.

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Professor Suzannah Lipscomb is joined by Professor Diane Purkiss to find out how these fairies were altogether more dangerous beings - troublemakers, child-snatchers, seducers and changelings. Presented by Professor Suzannah Lipscomb. The researcher is Max Wintle, audio editor is Amy Haddow and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds. Not Just the Tudors is a History Hit podcast

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