Hug a tree like a medieval pagan
Hug a tree like a medieval pagan  
Podcast: Life Lessons from History
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: Paganism hung on in eastern and northern Europe for a lot longer than you might expect. According to historian and folklorist Francis Young, that’s partly because people there took a very flexible and personal approach to spirituality, which often included a deep respect for trees and nature. This episode of Life Lessons from History explores how we might benefit from that today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices