The name Humpty Dumpty evokes an anthropomorphic egg, probably perched atop the wall that is soon to be, quite literally, his downfall. But recite the whole poem and you’ll notice something strange: ...

We explore the origins, history and lyrics of one of the most popular children’s songs in the English-speaking world. Humpy Dumpty sat on the wall is one of the nation’s most enduringly popular ...

When you hear the name Humpty Dumpty, you most likely picture an egg or a egg-shaped person. It's a common thing. We've seen it in cartoons, movies, and comics for all of our lives. This made the ...

If you've ever lovingly coloured in a picture of Humpty Dumpty as an egg, you might want to look away now. Equally, if you've got a cherished book of illustrated nursery rhymes from your childhood, ...

There are many ways in which fiction can impact the lives of the people who consume it. Sometimes, the imagined world can bring pure enjoyment. Other times it allows us to grapple with imaginations of ...

If you've always considered lovely Humpty Dumpty to be a harmless egg, you might want to look away now. Equally, if you've got a much-loved book of illustrated nursery rhymes from your childhood, this ...