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Tower of London Ghosts: From Anne Boleyn to the Phantom Bear
The Tower of London has been many things through its over 900 years of history. Royal palace, fortress, menagerie, armoury, treasury, Royal Mint, pub…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Norse Legends and Runes with Dr Thomas Birkett
This month, I've got the joy of introducing you to Dr Thomas Birkett, a lecturer in Old English and Old Norse at University College Cork, Ireland. He…
2 years, 5 months ago
Two London Ghosts and Messages from Beyond the Grave
There's a particular branch of ghost stories that sees the dead appear to warn the living of their own impending death. They act as a form of death o…
2 years, 5 months ago
The Hammersmith Ghost: The 1803 Hoax That Went Wrong
Given the sheer age of London and the number of people that have passed through its gates over the centuries, it would be difficult to imagine it not…
2 years, 5 months ago
Glastonbury Tor: The Ancient Entrance to the Fairy Otherworld
When it comes to hills and mountains in the British Isles, perhaps one hill feels more mystical than many others...and that's Glastonbury Tor. Standi…
2 years, 5 months ago
Italian Folk Magic & Shamanism with Dr Angela Puca
This month, I've got the joy of introducing you to Dr Angela Puca, who holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in philosophy. In 2021, The Universit…
2 years, 6 months ago
Rescuing a Maiden: Dragon Legends on the Drachenfels
If we head to the Siebengeberge uplands in Germany, we'll find a hill named the Drachenfels near Königswinter. It stands at 321 m and the name transl…
2 years, 6 months ago
Fairy Legends of the Bannau Brycheiniog
We're off to the gorgeous surroundings of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) this week for the Folklore of Mountains and Hills.
According to Ma…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Folklore of the Cheviots: Ghosts, Fairies & Smugglers
There's something both primal and ancient about mountains. Beautiful and remote, they can provide a harsh and unforgiving environment for those who v…
2 years, 6 months ago
Two Ghost Hunters in Conversation at Newcastle Castle
Happy Hallowe'en! For a special 'festive' bonus, I recorded this episode at Newcastle Castle. I'm chatting with my fellow Geordie ghosthunter, Rob Ki…
2 years, 6 months ago