The saddest story that I've told in a long while, 'The High Cross at Godesberg' was no way to end the week. So I've combined this two part tale to give us a happier note on Friday. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Help keep The Folktale Project going by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

Have you ever been so upset with a bird that you wanted to banish it forever? St. Bernhard has. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Help keep The Folktale Project going by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/folktaleproject

An origin story featuring giants. There's no better way to end the week in my opinion. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Monk of Heisterbach' becomes the Rhine's very own Rip Van Winkle while out pondering the words of the Lord. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

A conversion to Christianity, a fire breathing dragon and a maiden in distress. 'The Drachenfels' has it all. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

We're ending the week with another two part tale, this one featuring the famous Knight Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, hero and featured in song through the ages. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

We're ending the week with another two part tale, this one featuring the famous Knight Roland, nephew of Charlemagne, hero and featured in song through the ages. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Ring of Fastrada' is a tale of the love of the Emperor Charlemagne for his wife Fastrada and tells the origin of a city all in one story. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 2' we'll find out if the aldermen of Aix-la-Chapelle are smarter than the Devil. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In 'The Building of the Minster, Pt. 1' we see a group of aldermen make a deal with the devil to suit their own ends. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In a much happier tale than any of last week's stories, 'The Arrow at Prüm' tells the miraculous tale of how the abbey at Prüm was founded. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In the second part of 'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' we leave behind young love for war and despair. A typical love story in German folklore. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Minstrel of Neuenahr' is a story in two parts, and this one is eternally hopeful and filled with young love. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

Our first tale of the week is a story of a noble knight under the besieging army of a bishop in 'The Last Knight of Altenahr'. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In our final story of the week a father learns that having daughters isn't quite so bad when he takes in a deposed Emperor. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In the second part of the Rhine tale of 'Genovefa' we learn the fate of the Countess, her son, and the villainous Golo. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

This week we once again have a two part tale with a historical origin - although the tale of 'Genovefa' is much kinder to its protagonist than its historical counterpart. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In today's episode we explore the healing properties of Rhine wines in 'The Doctor's wine of Bernkastel'. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

The Rhine story of 'Riza' is filled with that particular sort of Christian magic that comes close to being blasphemous. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

In 'The Templars of Lahneck' we get a story of the conflict between the Knights Templar and the Church. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

On its face 'The Emperor Wenzel' is a story of the succession of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. But in reality, it's a story about just how good Bacharacher wine is. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

Today on the podcast we have the final part of our story of love, honor, and duty in Wilhelm Ruland's 'The Brothers'. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Brothers' is our first tale back from vacation and it's a love story unlike any told in "Legends of the Rhine" thus far. Although I'm not sure that's such a good thing. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

This week we're catching back up with Wilhelm Ruland's "Legends of the Rhine". Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

"American Fairy Tales" is a collection of stories (sometimes racist and offensive) from the renowned author of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", L Frank Baum. TW: Racism Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

This week on the podcast we have my favorite retelling of the year, Samuel Rutherford Crockett's telling of the Scott novel, "Waverley". Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

The Folktale Project is on summer vacation for the month of July, but that doesn't mean there aren't stories to tell. Each Monday I'll be bringing you the full retelling of one of the books we've read, beginning with "Bee: The Princess of the Dwarfs". Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

We end the week with the saddest tale of love and loss I've ever told on the podcast - 'St. George's Linden'. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Lorelei' is one of the most famous German legends. In this tale Wilhelm Ruland tells the story of her final victim. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Seven Maidens' is a story written to be a warning to young women to not try to be too independent, but really it should celebrate and encourage that independence. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Castle Gutenfels' is the not so historically accurate tale of how the castle on the Rhine near Kaub got its name. But - it is much more romantic than the reality. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Burg Stahleck' is a tale of a battle between the clergy and a land hungry noble. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Mother's Ghost' is a story of infidelity, murder, and (of course) ghosts that led to the downfall of the Fürstenberg's. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Blind Archer' is absolutely my favorite story of revenge. I hope you enjoy it as well! Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Wooing' is a story of knightly love and betrayal, where once again our hero comes out on top. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'St. Clement's Chapel' is the melancholy story of the founding of a church on the Rhine, and the Emperor's extermination of the robber barons. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Foundation of Castle Sponheim' is another tale of love, the Crusades, and a promise - but with a much better ending for everyone! Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'A Mighty Draught' reads like an origin tale of drinking from a boot - with the origin of a town's lordship thrown in. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

We begin the week with 'The Mouse-Tower', the disturbing tale of a wicked Bishop getting what's coming to him. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

Our final tale of the week is a much sadder love story than 'Eginhard and Emma' - 'The Brömserburg'. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Eginhard and Emma' is truly one of the great love stories. A tale of the court of Charles the Great between the princess Emma and the king's most trusted advisor. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

We begin the week with 'Johannisberg' from "Legends of the Rhine" and not one, but three tales of the wonderful wine Johannisberger. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Bishop Willigis' is the tale of the highest priest in Mayence, and his uncommon sense of humor and grounding. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'Heinrich Frauenlob' is the story of the death of the most chivalrous priest in Mayence. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Knave of Bergen' is the story of a most unusual knighting. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

Our final tale from Germany for the week is 'The Bells of Speyer' a tale of love, treachery and judgement. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

Today's story (The Nibelungen Lied) is one of the most famous German stories around, and part of the basis for Wagner's "Ring Cycle". Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support

'The Little Man at the Angels Pillar' is a tale in which a critic is put in his place in a most amusing way. Host Dan Scholz Find out where to subscribe to The Folktale Project at http://folktaleproject.com/subscribe Support The Folktale Project https://www.folktaleproject.com/support