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The Folklore of Unusual Place Names: From Pity Me to Wetwang
Place names can be a treasure trove of information. They also attract folklore, so how do you sort the origin from the myth?
Find out more about som…
4 years, 11 months ago
Meet Antenociticus, The God Adopted By The Romans
An altar to Antenociticus stands in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. He doesn't appear elsewhere in the Empire. So who was he and why did he have his ow…
4 years, 11 months ago
Meet Jupiter Optimus Maximus - The Greatest and Best!
Jupiter was the chief of the Roman gods, but also the representative of the Roman state.
Find out more about this famous thunder god in this week's e…
5 years ago
Meet Mars, the Roman God of War and...Agriculture?!
Mars is the Roman god of war. But it turns out there's more to him than swinging a sword around!
Learn about this versatile god in this week's episod…
5 years ago
Find the lost Temple of Mithras under a London office block
The Temple of Mithras lies under a London office block. But who discovered it and what was it for?
Learn about this mysterious god—and this fascinat…
5 years ago
Roman gods in Newcastle upon Tyne: Neptune and Oceanus
The Great North Museum is stuffed with altars dedicated to Roman gods - but what was the fascination with Neptune and Oceanus?
Learn about these two …
5 years ago
Toxic Trees: Folklore of Juniper, Laburnum and Oleander
Many blogs and books focus on poisonous plant folklore but they don't place as much emphasis on toxic trees. Learn some of the folklore of juniper, l…
5 years, 1 month ago
Magical Plant Folklore: Larkspur, Periwinkle and Wormwood
Toxic plants often still possess magical properties, although extreme caution is required.
Learn some of the folklore of larkspur, periwinkle and wo…
5 years, 1 month ago
Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts.
Learn some of the folklore of bluebells, daffodils and hydrangeas i…
5 years, 1 month ago
The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the most interesting stories. This episode focuses on…
5 years, 1 month ago