Podcast Episodes

Part I: Midwinter at King Arthur's Court

Season 5 Episode 30

Adapted in a light-hearted, comical style from a diverse set of genuine Medieval Arthurian Romances, this special Three Ravens retelling of the iconic 14th century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knigh…

Published on 1 year ago

Local Legends #25: Dr Maureen James

Season 5 Episode 29

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin is joined by the rather amazing Dr Maureen James, who is a folklorist, historian, and author of both Cambridgeshire Folk Tales and Lincolnshire Folk Ta…

Published on 1 year ago

Something Wicked #13: Henry VIII

Season 5 Episode 28

For our "Something Wicked" series finale we're talking about perhaps England's most famous king, if not its most infamous, Henry VIII.

We start off chatting about the context in which Henry VIII ascen…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Series 5 Episode 8: Huntingdonshire

Season 5 Episode 8

This week Martin is leading us back into marshy bogs which no longer exist to talk all about the history and folklore of the half-forgotten county of Huntingdonshire!

We start by discussing St Catheri…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Local Legends #24: Mark Norman

Season 5 Episode 27

For this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin has gathered round the campfire to talk all things Devon with folklorist, author, and host of The Folklore Podcast, Mark Norman.

If you like a bit of f…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Dying Arts #13: Clock, Watch and Orrery Making

Season 5 Episode 26

For this week's bonus episode, Eleanor presents the final Dying Arts episode of the series, which is a timely one all about the critically endangered traditional crafts of Clock, Watch and Orrery Mak…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Series 5 Episode 7: Devon

Season 5 Episode 7

On this week's episode Eleanor is taking us on a pixie-led journey down to Devonshire in England's South West and telling us her take on the legend of "Kitty Jay's Grave."

We start off chatting about …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Local Legends #23: Hugh Williams

Season 5 Episode 25

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin chats all things Worcestershire and the surrounds with folklorist and author Hugh Williams.

Born in Worcester at the heart of the English Midlands, Hugh…

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Three Ravens Bestiary #13: Nymphs

Season 5 Episode 24

The Ancient Greeks believed they existed before the dawn of time, yet they're a mystery to most, so, for this week's Bonus Episode we're exploring the long and complex history of Nymphs!

Part of the "…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Series 5 Episode 6: Worcestershire

Season 5 Episode 6

On this week's episode Martin is whisking us up to Worcestershire in England's West Midlands and telling us his take on the legend of "The Malvern Ogre."

We start off chatting about what Martin calls …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago