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The Broomstick In Folklore: The Witch's Ideal Transport
We've all seen images of witches astride a broomstick, zooming through the night sky. But where does the image come from, and what other folklore exi…
6 years, 7 months ago
Book Review 02 - The Magpie & The Wardrobe and A Treasure of British Folklore
Here's this month's book review episode!
Check out A Treasury of British Folklore by Dee Dee Chainey: http://www.icysedgwick.com/treasury-of-british-…
6 years, 7 months ago
Why do so many people fear the number 13?
Some people fear the number 13 so much they take the day off work! So why is it such a reviled number? Where did that association come from? Find out…
6 years, 7 months ago
Cats In Folklore: Not Just A Witch’s Familiar
There are plenty of tales about cats in folklore, from the tales of ancient Egypt to superstitions around having cats on board ship. As Halloween app…
6 years, 7 months ago
Who or what is the Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle upon Tyne?
If you venture behind Cathedral Buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne, you'll find a rather unusual grotesque perched on a lintel. But why is the Vampire …
6 years, 8 months ago
Time Slips: Urban Legend, Ghost Story, or Utter Nonsense?
The Moberly-Jourdain Incident is the most famous of the time slip stories, when two academics appeared to encounter Marie Antoinette in the gardens o…
6 years, 8 months ago
Who is the Phantom Hitchhiker that haunts the Blackwall Tunnel?
Lonely stretches of roads often host tales of a phantom hitchhiker or two. London's notorious Blackwall Tunnel is no exception. Who is the spectral h…
6 years, 8 months ago
Book Review 01 - Witchcraft Titles by Willow Winsham
We're starting a new monthly feature here on Fabulous Folklore - the book review! Every month, I'll review one or more books either about folklore, o…
6 years, 8 months ago
Psychogeography and Folklore: Walking the City's Legends
Psychogeography is a practice that involves 'walking the city' as an observer. Pick a starting point, set off on foot, and pay attention to your surr…
6 years, 8 months ago
What is alchemy and did it ever work?
Many think alchemy was the process of turning lead into gold. Was there more to it than that, and did it ever work? Find out in this episode!
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6 years, 9 months ago