Old-school fairy tales were decidedly darker than Disney would have you believe, full of allegory and cannibalism, gruesome death, and unheeded warnings. In every tale, a lesson and a zodiac archet… ...

From Little Red Riding Hood to the Ugly Duckling, fairy tales have long been read to children across the ages. Yet despite criticisms of being outdated and sexist, new research shows that fairy ...

In the days of “Once upon a time. . .” multiculturalism was as distant a concept as flying to the moon. Tales of princesses and frogs, of giants and enchanted castles permeated the time… ...

I decided to pay homage to classic fairy tale illustrations for this piece – in this case, Snow White and the poison apple. I love the old storybook paintings, and decided to try my take on the ...

As a musical, “ Into the Woods” had many operatic-sounding songs, which were done really well. Though this may have grown old for some, the music fit well with the fairy tales. The first act was ...

More than 40% of young people believe that classic fairy tales are inappropriate for children, and as many as 90% of young Brits think they are old-fashioned and outdated.

Many Disney movies have retold classic fairy tales, some of which weren't always as cheery and child-friendly as the animated greats suggest. Related. Best Dark Fantasy Movies, Ranked.

GREENFIELD — Forget what you’ve known about the classic Snow White fairy tale, the one where a dark-haired beauty is awoken by her true love’s kiss.

A fairy tale classic is set to play out on stage in Sioux Falls. The Premiere Playhouse is preparing to open the curtain on its fourth show of the season, Cinderella.

In the recent film "Shrek," which follows a traditional fairy tale format, the beautiful maiden lives happily ever after when she is transformed into an ogre. Such retellings are few and difficult to ...