The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Mystery

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:▶ Support the show + unlock bonus episodes:🎧 290+ bonus video & audio episodes▶ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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The Green Children of Woolpit: A Medieval Mystery is an episode from Theories of the Third Kind by Theories of the Third Kind.

This episode is 56:01 long.

This episode was published on Apr 10, 2026.

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