Podcast Episodes

Meet Silvanus, Roman god of the wild and nature

Roman mythology offers plenty of gods associated with the natural world - just look at Neptune and his dominion over the sea, or Luna's role as godde…

2 years, 10 months ago

What Are Redcaps And Why Should You Avoid Their Lair?

For the unwary visitor to their lair, redcaps can be deeply dangerous creatures. These malevolent little folk are classified ‘goblins’ and that’s a w…

2 years, 11 months ago

Fabulous Folklore Announcement!!

I have an announcement to make...

I have a folklore book coming out! Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anan…

2 years, 11 months ago

What is the legend of the Brinkburn Bells in Northumberland?

Church bells appear in a range of ways within folklore. Sometimes they continue to ring far beneath the waves in a church under the sea. Or perhaps t…

2 years, 11 months ago

Tales of Northern Vampires: Ancient Revenants in the Borders and Cumbria

You might not expect to see northern vampires among the tales of Northumberland, the Borders and Cumbria. But they're there!

William de Newburgh incl…

2 years, 11 months ago

Are the Dancing Fairies of Northumbria Benign or Malevolent?

Tales of fairies exist all over the world, and there are hundreds to choose from right here in the British Isles. Yet they often have a particular 'f…

2 years, 11 months ago

4 Amsterdam Ghost Stories from the City of Canals

Never mind canals, famous nightlife, and beautiful architecture - there is another side to the Dutch capital, one full of supernatural terrors and bi…

2 years, 11 months ago

4 Barcelona Ghost Stories from the Catalonian Capital

Barcelona lies on the Mediterranean Coast in Catalonia. It's a gorgeous city, famous for architect Antoni Gaudí, artist Joan Miró and writer Carlos R…

3 years ago

4 Paris Ghost Stories from the City of Light

The City of Light is an architectural and cultural wonder, packed with history, art, great food, and music. But there are also ghosts in Paris, loite…

3 years ago

3 creepy tales of the Devil, the helpful dead, and ghosts in Venice

The Jewel of the Adriatic is a gorgeous wonder, filled with masks, bridges, alleyways, and mystery. But there are also ghosts in Venice, often only s…

3 years ago