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Folklore of Thistles: Protection from Evil, Predicting Rain, and a Mental Boost
Thistles are a beautiful plant, and the beloved floral emblem of Scotland. But looks can be deceiving and thistles are considered an invasive plant.
…3 years ago
Folklore of Daisies: Love Divination and Daisy Chains
Daisies are a familiar sight at this time of the year in the UK, popping up in lawns and on grass verges. Their proliferation, particularly on lawns,…
3 years, 1 month ago
Fabulous Folklore Presents...Queer as Folklore
In this 12th episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Sacha Coward, a queer historian who has been working in museums for the past 15 years…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Folklore of Nettles: Edible Stings, Returning Curses, and Warding off Evil
Most people at some point will have experienced the pain of a nettle sting. I once managed to fall hands-first from a fence into a whole patch of net…
3 years, 1 month ago
Celandine Folklore: A Remedy To Keep Away Witches?
Plants often become unwanted plants when they're especially prolific. Celandine is one such plant, quickly spreading to fill an area with its glossy …
3 years, 1 month ago
Dandelions in Folklore: Making Wishes and Wetting the Bed
Dandelions are cheerful little splashes of colour in lawns and borders. They flower longer than any other plant, providing food for early pollinators…
3 years, 1 month ago
Folklore, Food, and Fairytales with Rachel
In this 11th episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Rachel, the part-time storyteller and food lover behind the Folklore, Food and Fairyt…
3 years, 1 month ago
Let Them Eat Cake: Cakes to Bring Love and Ward Off Witches
According to the Venerable Bede, what we call February was called Sol-Monath by the ancient Britons. This translates to 'Month of Cakes' and the peop…
3 years, 2 months ago
Why does a London pub hang hot cross buns in the bar?
The Widow's Son pub in Bromley-by-Bow is famous for its collection of hot cross buns above the bar. But why are they hanging there?
Let's find out in…
3 years, 2 months ago
Fruit Folklore: Healing Remedies, Nursery Rhymes, and Love Predictions!
We're told to eat fruit as part of our '5 a day' but people of years gone by had a range of uses! Apples could predict your future lover, while pomeg…
3 years, 2 months ago