# The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Mystery

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Podcast: [Theories of the Third Kind](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theories-of-the-third-kind-182573)
Published: 2026-04-10T17:46:00+00:00
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In medieval England, two children appeared in the village of Woolpit with green skin, speaking an unknown language, and refusing to eat anything but beans. Where did they come from… and how is this story still unexplained centuries later? In this episode of *Theories of the Third Kind*, we explore the legend of the Green Children of Woolpit, the historical accounts behind it, and the theories that range from science to something far more mysterious. Watch the full episode on YouTube: ▶ https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfTheThirdKindYT Support the show + unlock bonus episodes: 🎧 290+ bonus video & audio episodes▶ https://theoriesofthethirdkind.supercast.com

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