Various Fairy Tales
Fairy tales from the world over including some of the famous English stories such as, Dicking Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and The Three Little Pigs. Also some very sweet stories from Japan.
Gilgamesh Part 6 – The Plant of Immortality
Hello, this is Richard, And here we rejoin Gilgamesh as he crosses the seas to meet with Ut-Naphishtim, the far distant. Ut-Napishtim, the far distant, the only human to have conquered death, was sitting on a jetty by his home in the mouth of a great river. He watched his…
Gilgamesh Part 5 -The Great Flood
Hello, this is Richard, And here we rejoin Gilgamesh as he crosses the seas to meet with Ut-Naphishtim, the far distant. Ut-Napishtim, the far distant, the only human to have conquered death, was sitting on a jetty by his home in the mouth of a great river. He watched his…
Wicked Uncle's School Days
The kids complain about school rules - and Uncle Jeff tells them they don't know how lucky they are. His school days were far more eventful! And of course, his brother (the kids' Dad) was there two.
Gilgamesh Part 4 – The Journey
Hello, This is Richard, and this is the fourth part of the Story of Gilgamesh, an epic story from ancient Mesopotamia. If you heard the earlier stories, you will know that King Gilgamesh and his friend, the strongman Enkidu, defeated Humbaba the dragon. When they then killed the Bull of…
Gilgamesh Part 3 – the Bull of Heaven
The epic from Mesopotamia continues. Gilgamesh refuses to marry the goddess Ishtar. She seeks revenge by sending the Bull of Heaven to trample Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu.
The Mouse and the Cake
By ELIZA COOK ( 1818-1889 ) Read by Natasha A MOUSE found a beautiful piece of plum cake, The richest and sweetest that mortal could make; 'Twas heavy with citron and fragrant with spice, And covered with sugar all sparkling as ice.
Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 3 Conclusion
Nafsi and Yogi live in London's Dutch Hotel, where their father, Alan, is the manager. They have travelled to the past to witness a duel fought by the founders of the hotel, two Dutch brothers. Now they return to the present where the legend of the duel lives on. Zelda,…
The Unwilling Mermaid
You might think it would be a lot of fun to be a cute mermaid, but this girl is not happy about what happens to her when she experiences some strange goings-on. Listen to find out why. A longer than usual fairy tale with lots of twists, turns, and submersions!
Gilgamesh Part 2 – Humbaba the Dragon
Hello, this is Richard, and this is the second part of our epic story from ancient Mesopotamia. Its hero is a king called Gilgamesh, and he has been joined by a wildman called Enkidu who is now his adopted brother. Enkidu stayed at the palace of Gilgamesh as an honoured…
Gilgamesh A Myth from Mesopotamia Part 1
Hello, This is Richard, and I’m here with one of the oldest stories in the world. It is older than even the Bible. Its hero is a great king, warrior, and strongman called Gilgamesh who wanted to discover the secret of immortality or living forever. It was written down around…
The Unwilling Mermaid
You might think it would be a lot of fun to be a cute mermaid, but this girl is not happy about what happens to her when she experiences some strange goings-on. Listen to find out why. A longer than usual fairy tale with lots of twists, turns, and submersions!
Herodotus: The Sacred Animals of Ancient Egypt
Herodotus tells us that ancient Egyptians worshiped cows and bulls. How and why did they do that? Bertie investigates…
Herodotus: The Sacred Animals of Ancient Egypt
Sacred Animal in Ancient Egypt This is Bertie, and I’m here with some more from Herodotus, the father of history who lived 2,500 years ago. Herodotus was a Greek who liked to travel. He went around much of the Persian Empire, including Egypt, and wrote down what he saw. A…
Dutch Hotel - The Duel Part 3 Conclusion
Nafsi and Yogi live in London's Dutch Hotel, where their father, Alan, is the manager. They have travelled to the past to witness a duel fought by the founders of the hotel, two Dutch brothers. Now they return to the present where the legend of the duel lives on. Zelda,…
Bertie and the Magic Seal
Once upon a time, when we started Storynory back in 2005, our main character was called Bertie. He’s a royal prince, who was one turned into our frog. That’s why Storynory’s mascot is a little green frog wearing earphones. After a long time away on
Hush Little Baby
Fall asleep to a soothing lullaby sung by Jana
Hush Little Baby
Lulla-lulla-lullaby Hush, little baby don't you Hush, little baby don't say a word Papa's gonna buy you a mocking bird And if that mocking bird don't sing Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring And if that diamond ring is brass Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass And if…
Bertie and the Magic Seal
Once upon a time, when we started Storynory back in 2005, our main character was called Bertie. He’s a royal prince, who was once turned into our frog. That’s why Storynory’s mascot is a little green frog wearing earphones. After a long time away on
Gilgamesh Part 6 – The Plant of Immortality
Gilgamesh has travelled across the world in search of immortality. Finally he picks a plant from the bottom of the ocean that gives everlasting youth - but a thief is not far away.
Gilgamesh Part 6 - the Plant of Immortaliy
Gilgamesh has travelled across the world in search of immortality. Finally he picks a plant from the bottom of the ocean that gives everlasting youth - but a thief is not far away. Support the show.