True Rhymes

In this chilling episode of True Rhymes, we uncover the dark origins of "There Was a Crooked Man." Journey back to the 1600s, where King Charles I's tumultuous reign and a secret pact with Scottish leader Alexander inspired this eerie rhyme.

In this episode of True Rhymes, we delve into the dark history behind the cheerful counting rhyme "This Old Man." Host Mark reveals how this seemingly innocent song is rooted in the grim realities of the Irish Potato Famine of the mid-1800s.

Mark looks at the dark and fascinating history behind the rhyme There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, exploring the brutal history of economic hardships connected to it.

Mark explores the dark and fascinating history behind Goldilocks and the Three Bears, revealing how the story had a rather grim origin involving a witch and a trio of bears.

Mark explores the dark and fascinating history behind the English rhyme Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush, a cheerful song with sombre origins.