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Legends of RMS Titanic: Mummy Curses and Ghost Captains
Few maritime disasters have captured the public imagination like the RMS Titanic. Perhaps it's because of the relatively recent nature of its sinking…
1 year, 5 months ago
Welsh Legends and Folklore Tourism with Russ Williams
In this month's episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I'm talking to Russ Williams, the author of Where the Folk: A Welsh Folklore Road Trip. Russ g…
1 year, 5 months ago
Blue Men of the Minch: Scotland's Storm Kelpies
When we look at types of folkloric creature, we often encounter the same types in different places, such as mermaids or fairies. But occasionally, y…
1 year, 5 months ago
Legends of Submerged Villages: Divine Punishment and Drowned Churches
If we think of submerged cities, lost beneath the waves, we're probably most likely to think of Atlantis, that thought-experiment that took on a life…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Mouse in Folklore: Medicine, Omens, and Collecting Teeth
The humble mouse appears in a surprising amount of folklore. Both a harbinger of death if spotted in the house, and a medical remedy for a range of a…
1 year, 5 months ago
The Legends & Lore of the Dark Man with Darragh Mason
Welcome back to Fabulous Folklore Presents. This time, I'm delighted to be talking to Darragh Mason, a multi-award-winning photographer, author, and …
1 year, 5 months ago
Horses in Folklore: Black Bess, Hag Riding, and Spectral Steeds
Humans first domesticated horses in around 3500 BC. Since then, they’ve pulled our chariots and carts, carried royalty and soldiers, worked on farms,…
1 year, 6 months ago
Dogs in Folklore: Loyal Companions and Witches' Familiars
Britain is supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, especially when it comes to pet dogs. According to the PDSA, 29% of UK adults own a dog, which g…
1 year, 6 months ago
Deer Folklore: Omens, Cults, and White Stag Legends
Human relationships with deer stretch back thousands of years. Archaeologists uncovered red deer skulls at Star Carr in Yorkshire which are 11,000 ye…
1 year, 6 months ago
Listener Supernatural Experiences Part 3 of 3
I’ve been sharing real-life supernatural experiences from Fabulous Folklore listeners for the past couple of weeks. It’s been brilliant to see how vu…
1 year, 6 months ago