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What fairy tales tell us about our lives
Researchers have been looking into the history of fairy tales, and found that some go back thousands of years. They reveal disturbing truths about the lives of our distant ancestors -- and who knows, about ours too.
Photo: Opera production of Hansel and Gretel
Credit: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ/Ken Howard
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