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Something Wicked #9: Catherine Monvoisin
Season 4 Episode 28
In this week's bonus episode, we're exploring the history of the 17th century mass murderer and sorceress La Voisin!
Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting through the history of …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Series 4 Episode 8: Oxfordshire
Season 4 Episode 8
On this week's episode we're headed back to Oxfordshire, and Eleanor is telling a tale drawn from a ghastly 18th century true crime!
We start off discussing St Olivia of Palermo, who was apparently r…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Local Legends #7: James Wright
Season 4 Episode 27
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with Nottinghamshire local and author of the fascinating new book Historic Building Mythbusting, James Wright.
Though a long-…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Dying Arts #9: Glove Making
Season 4 Episode 26
In this week's bonus episode, Eleanor talks us through the surprisingly saucy history of glove making!
Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by discussing where Eleanor's interest in the topic fir…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Series 4 Episode 7: Nottinghamshire
Season 4 Episode 7
On this week's episode we're headed back to Nottinghamshire, and Martin is telling his take on the legend of Robin Hood!
We start off discussing St Elmo, witchfire, and his three rather unpleasant dea…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Local Legends #6: Mike O'Leary
Season 4 Episode 25
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire with the author of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Folk Tales Mike O'Leary.
Mike has been a professional storyteller since 1995, …
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Three Ravens Bestiary #9: Goblins
Season 4 Episode 24
From gnomes to kobolds, dvergr to hobs, it's time to gather up our mining lamps and shed some light on the very shadowy history of goblins...
Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, we start by ch…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Series 4 Episode 6: Hampshire
Season 4 Episode 6
On this week's episode we're headed back to Hampshire, and Eleanor is telling her take on The Wherwell Cockatrice!
We start off discussing St Melangell and her abbey filled with wild animals, after wh…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Local Legends #5: Cath Edwards
Season 4 Episode 23
On this week's episode of Local Legends, Martin gathers round the campfire to chat about the folklore and character of Warwickshire and the West Midlands with storyteller and author Cath Edwards.
A me…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Magic and Medicines #9: Amulets
Season 4 Episode 22
Clutch your lucky rabbit's foot and rub your sacred ring, for in this week's Bonus Episode Eleanor and Martin are discussing the history of amulets and charms.
Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago