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The Horn of the Unknown Shore
Season 2 · Episode 7

The Horn of the Unknown Shore

What do the Canadian Arctic, Queen Elizabeth I's bedroom, and a mythical animal all have in common?

Fireside Canada

January 20, 202244m 28s

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Show Notes

In 1577, an English privateer and explorer found a "unicorn horn" on the shore of what we know today as Baffin Island, Nunavut. The find would become a cherished posession of Queen Elizabeth I. Hear the legend and explore the hidden history and complex cultural ties of this legendary and lost treasure from two different worlds.

Read the complete show notes and learn more about the podcast at FiresideCanada.ca

Fireside Canada is a podcast about Canadian legends, lies and lore. Focused on both the storytelling and the historical aspects of folklore, each episode includes a creative retelling or story inspired by the folklore as well as an exploration and analysis of its history and cultural significance: the story behind the story. You can learn more at FiresideCanada.ca

David Williams is the host, writer and researcher behind the show. You can find him on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)