Fabulous Folklore with Icy
By Icy Sedgwick
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Mar 29, 2022
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Fabulous Folklore will give you your weekly fix of fabulous folklore in fifteen minutes (or less)!
Hosted by fantasy and Gothic horror writer, Icy Sedgwick, the podcast explores folklore, legends, superstitions, mythology, and all things weird, occult and unusual.
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What was the Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg?
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May 18, 2024 |
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Pacific Legends and Folklore with Kamuela Kaneshiro
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May 12, 2024 |
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Vienna Legends: Mozart, Elisabeth Bathory & Restless Ghosts
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May 11, 2024 |
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Helsinki Legends: Haunted Theatres and Restless Ghosts
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May 04, 2024 |
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Meet Robin Hood, the Legendary Rebel of English Myth
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Apr 27, 2024 |
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Who is Queen Mab? Queen of the Fairies in Folklore or in Literature?
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Apr 20, 2024 |
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Elves in Germanic Folklore with Rose Aurora
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Meet Herne the Hunter: Fact, Fiction, or Folklore?
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Apr 13, 2024 |
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King Arthur in Folklore: A Sleeping King Or A Giant?
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Apr 06, 2024 |
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The Folklore of Hill Figures: White Horses and Naked Giants
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Mar 30, 2024 |
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Folklore of Barrows: Tales of Fairies, Gods, Ghosts, & the Devil
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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The Myth of Atlantis and Lemuria with Sian Ingham
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Folklore of Stone Circles: Petrified Dancers and Countless Stones
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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The Folklore of Standing Stones, Megaliths, and Menhirs
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Mar 09, 2024 |
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The Folklore of Wells: Healing, Wishing, Divining, and Cursing
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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The Folklore of Forest Protectors and Guardians
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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Fungi Folklore, Or the Mysterious Forest Fruit
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Feb 17, 2024 |
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Legends of Love from Pakistan with Komal Salman
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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The Folklore of Woodland Trees: Alder, Birch & Blackthorn
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Feb 10, 2024 |
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Folklore of Woodland Plants: Cowslips, Forget-Me-Nots, Lily of the Valley, Primroses & Red Campion
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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The Ambiguous Nature of Fairies with Morgan Daimler
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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The Ghosts of Culloden Moor: Lost Soldiers on the Battlefield
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Legends of Denbigh Moors: Ghosts, Snow and the Tylwyth Teg
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Jan 20, 2024 |
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Exmoor Folklore: Witches, Ghosts, and Fantastic Beasts
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Jan 13, 2024 |
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Newcastle's Town Moor: Fairs, Witches, and Common Land
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Jan 06, 2024 |
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50 Berkeley Square: The Most Haunted House in London
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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A Welsh Christmas Story with Owen Staton
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Herbalism & the Plant Path with Sarah Corbett
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Tower of London Ghosts: From Anne Boleyn to the Phantom Bear
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Dec 16, 2023 |
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The Norse Legends and Runes with Dr Thomas Birkett
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Two London Ghosts and Messages from Beyond the Grave
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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The Hammersmith Ghost: The 1803 Hoax That Went Wrong
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Dec 02, 2023 |
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Glastonbury Tor: The Ancient Entrance to the Fairy Otherworld
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Nov 25, 2023 |
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Italian Folk Magic & Shamanism with Dr Angela Puca
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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Rescuing a Maiden: Dragon Legends on the Drachenfels
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Nov 18, 2023 |
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Fairy Legends of the Bannau Brycheiniog
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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The Folklore of the Cheviots: Ghosts, Fairies & Smugglers
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Two Ghost Hunters in Conversation at Newcastle Castle
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Magical October 4 - Welsh Magical Practice & Myth with Mhara Starling
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Oct 28, 2023 |
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Explore Ancient & Medieval Britain with Amy Jeffs
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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The History of Folk Witchcraft with Amaya Rourke
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Oct 21, 2023 |
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Magical October 2 - Connecting with Nature with Emma Kathryn
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Oct 14, 2023 |
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Magical October 1 - Shetland Folk Magic & Tarot with Una Blyth
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Oct 07, 2023 |
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Haunted Libraries: Footsteps and Shushes in the Stacks
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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Haunted Prisons: Ghosts of Joliet, Shepton Mallet, and Barlinnie
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts with Delyth Badder and Mark Norman
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Haunted Hospitals: Porters, Matrons, and Past Patients
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Sep 16, 2023 |
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University Folklore: Ghosts and Exam Failure Curses
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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School Folklore: Ghosts, Black Dogs, and Cautionary Tales
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Sep 02, 2023 |
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Belfast Ghost Stories: A Prison, a Market, and a Railway Station
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Aug 26, 2023 |
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Cardiff Folklore: Ghosts, Tunnels, and Creatures in the Taff
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Fabulous Folklore Presents...The Trickster Archetype with Shepherd Siegel
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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The Mysterious Miniature Coffins found on Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
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Aug 12, 2023 |
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Exploring the myths of the Charterhouse Plague Pit
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Aug 05, 2023 |
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Meet Minerva, Goddess of Intellect, Inspiration & the Arts
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Mythology & Graphic Novels with Daniel Clarke
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Meet Vulcan, Roman God of Fire, Volcanoes and Blacksmiths
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Jul 22, 2023 |
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Meet Juno, Queen of the Gods and Protector of the Roman State
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Meet Silvanus, Roman god of the wild and nature
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Jul 08, 2023 |
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What Are Redcaps And Why Should You Avoid Their Lair?
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Jun 24, 2023 |
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Fabulous Folklore Announcement!!
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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What is the legend of the Brinkburn Bells in Northumberland?
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Tales of Northern Vampires: Ancient Revenants in the Borders and Cumbria
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Jun 10, 2023 |
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Are the Dancing Fairies of Northumbria Benign or Malevolent?
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Jun 03, 2023 |
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4 Amsterdam Ghost Stories from the City of Canals
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May 27, 2023 |
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4 Barcelona Ghost Stories from the Catalonian Capital
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May 20, 2023 |
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4 Paris Ghost Stories from the City of Light
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May 13, 2023 |
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3 creepy tales of the Devil, the helpful dead, and ghosts in Venice
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May 06, 2023 |
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Folklore of Thistles: Protection from Evil, Predicting Rain, and a Mental Boost
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Folklore of Daisies: Love Divination and Daisy Chains
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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Fabulous Folklore Presents...Queer as Folklore
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Nettles: Edible Stings, Returning Curses, and Warding off Evil
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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Celandine Folklore: A Remedy To Keep Away Witches?
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Dandelions in Folklore: Making Wishes and Wetting the Bed
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Folklore, Food, and Fairytales with Rachel
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Let Them Eat Cake: Cakes to Bring Love and Ward Off Witches
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Why does a London pub hang hot cross buns in the bar?
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Mar 18, 2023 |
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Fruit Folklore: Healing Remedies, Nursery Rhymes, and Love Predictions!
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Bread Folklore: Medicine, Divination Tool, and Love Magnet!
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Outerwear and Underwear: Folklore, Superstitions, and Lucky Pants
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Feb 25, 2023 |
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Folklore and Filmmaking with George Popov
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Hats, Gloves and Belts: Wear Your Own Luck
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Feb 18, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Clothes: Defying Fairies, Finding Love, and Bringing Luck
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Footwear: Shoes, Boots & Stockings
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Feb 04, 2023 |
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Royal Witches: 15th Century Women Fall Foul of Political Shenanigans
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Shapeshifting Witches: From Witch to Hare and Back Again
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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Shapeshifting Creatures of Folklore: Fairies, Selkies and Ghosts
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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The Folklore of Furniture: Beds, Tables and Chairs
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Welsh Death Omens with Dr Delyth Badder
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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A Darker Shade of Yule
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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The Christmas Rose: The Myth and Magic of the Black Hellebore
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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Conifers and Christmas: The Folklore of Pine, Spruce and Fir Trees
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Dec 10, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Ivy: Christmas, Divinations, and Magic
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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Folklore of British Caves: Treasure, Cannibals, and Brownies
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Nov 26, 2022 |
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Folklore of Tunnels: Hidden Networks and Lost Pipers
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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Catacombs Folklore: Ghosts, Vampires & the Holy Grail
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Wizard's Cave or Smuggler's Cave: Treasure in Tynemouth!
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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4 Weird Ghost Stories Direct From Real Life
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Oct 29, 2022 |
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Ghosts of Latin America with Mario Gongora
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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How does the severed head appear in folklore?
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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Just Hanging Around: The Gallows in English Folklore
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Fabulous Folklore Helen Nde, talking about Mythological Africans!
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Avoid disaster in the family with these death superstitions
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Oct 08, 2022 |
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"I Can Feel It In My Bones": Skeletons in Folklore
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Oct 01, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Seaside Plants: From Gorse to Mallow
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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Lighthouse Legends : Missing Keepers, Storms and Ghosts
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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Grace Darling: The Victorian Folk Hero of Northumberland
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Sep 10, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Shells and Pearls: Scallops, Rhymes and Saints
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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Ghosts and Witches of Appalachia with Ed Karshner
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Paper: Charms, Folk Songs, and Bibliomancy
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Aug 27, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Glass: Slippers and Superstitions
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Aug 20, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Stones: From Hag Stones to Healing
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Aug 13, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Metals: Gold, Silver, Iron & Copper
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Aug 06, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Edible Plants: Basil, Bay, Chamomile, Dill, Fennel & Oregano
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Thyme to Find Romance? Meet the Herb of Love & Courage
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Jul 23, 2022 |
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Rosemary Folklore: From Tudor Weddings to Victorian Funerals
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Jul 16, 2022 |
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Sage Folklore: Boost Your Love and Remembrance Spells
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Jul 09, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Parsley, a herb for protection, love & death
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Jul 02, 2022 |
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Interview with Alessandra Pino, co-author of A Gothic Cookbook
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Shady Meg: The Burning Witch of King's Lynn
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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Meg of Meldon: Northumberland's Famous Witch
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Jun 18, 2022 |
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Mother Red Cap: The Infamous Witch of Camden Town
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Jun 11, 2022 |
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The Witch of Wookey Hole: Petrified for All Time
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Jun 04, 2022 |
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Was the location of Callaly Castle really picked by fairies?
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May 28, 2022 |
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Interview with Brandi Spradling
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May 25, 2022 |
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Brownies in Folklore: Household Help or Hindrance?
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May 21, 2022 |
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The Barguest: Demon Dog, Silly Sprite or Spectral Hound?
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May 14, 2022 |
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The Northumberland Silky: Mischievous Fairy or Lonely Ghost?
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May 07, 2022 |
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Cider Folklore: Wassailing and the Apple Tree Man
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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Meeting The Devil's Drink: Coffee Folklore in Legend and Ritual
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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Wine and Witchcraft: A Beverage fit for Apotropaic Success
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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The Folklore of Tea: Magic, Predictions and Poison
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Apr 09, 2022 |
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The Legends and Folklore of Beer: Remedies, Witches & Saints
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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The Lily and the Lady: Plants of Purity and Protection
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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Lavender Folklore: The Tales Behind The Calming Plant
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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From Medicine to Murder: How the Apothecary Garden Found Its Dark Side
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Mar 12, 2022 |
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The Victorian Language of Flowers: Hiding Secret Messages in Plain Sight
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Mar 05, 2022 |
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The Not So Holy Ghost: England's Haunted Churches
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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For Whom the Bell Tolls: Folklore of Churches and Churchyards
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Feb 19, 2022 |
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Interview with Rich Blackett, chair of Asatru UK
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Folklore About Pubs: Murderous Landlords, Famous Crimes & Ghosts
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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The Last Drop & The Bucket of Blood: The Folklore of Odd Pub Names
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Feb 05, 2022 |
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Elizabeth Bathory: Blood Countess or Framed Aristocrat?
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Jan 29, 2022 |
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Lady Godiva: The Naked Horseback Rider of Coventry
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Jan 22, 2022 |
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Richard Whittington: The Real Man Behind the Pantomime
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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Boudica: The Legends of a Celtic Warrior Queen
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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New Year's Day Folklore: Rituals & Superstitions For Good Luck
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Interview with Mark Norman, host of The Folklore Podcast
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Who is the Grey Man of Ben Macdui?
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Will O' The Wisp: A Fairy, Ghost or Guardian?
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Black Dogs and Englishmen: Black Shuck in English Folklore
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Dec 04, 2021 |
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The Folklore of Air Travel: Gremlins, Superstitions & Gate 13
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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Seagulls and Storms: Seafaring Superstitions and Legends
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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London Underground: Corpses on the Tube & Other Lore
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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All Aboard the Phantom Coaches of Folklore and Legend
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Nov 06, 2021 |
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Meet the dreaded Mackenzie Poltergeist of Greyfriars Kirkyard
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Oct 30, 2021 |
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Who is the Black Nun of Threadneedle Street?
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Oct 23, 2021 |
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Is the ghost at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane a good omen?
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Oct 16, 2021 |
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Meet the Grey Lady ghosts of Newcastle upon Tyne!
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Interview with Folk Witch and Astrologer Amaya Rourke
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Who was the Grey Man of Bellister Castle?
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Hazel Trees in Folklore: Protection, Divination and Magic
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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The Fantastic Magic and Folklore of Ash Trees
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Sep 18, 2021 |
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What Willow Folklore Surrounds This Beautiful Tree?
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Sep 11, 2021 |
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Meet the Oak, the Favoured Tree of the Forest!
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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Moving House Superstitions: Brooms, Bread, Salt and Smoke
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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Something Old, Something New: British Wedding Folklore & Traditions
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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Why Do People Love Folklore?
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Children's Folklore: Games, Rhymes and Telling Fortunes
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Aug 14, 2021 |
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Pregnancy & Birth Folklore: All About Predictions and Protection
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Aug 07, 2021 |
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Lammas Lore: Harvests, Fairs, and Home Protection
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Jul 31, 2021 |
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Marianne Stokes: Folk Life and Fairy Tales in Victorian Art
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Jul 24, 2021 |
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King Arthur and Folklore in the Art of Edward Burne-Jones
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Jul 17, 2021 |
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Evelyn De Morgan: Myths from a Female Perspective
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Jul 10, 2021 |
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Blending Folklore and Art in the work of John William Waterhouse
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Jul 03, 2021 |
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Telling Magpie Rhymes: Predicting the Future with Magpies
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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British Big Cats: Ice Age Survivors or Escaped Illicit Pets?
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Jun 19, 2021 |
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The Folklore of Time: Clocks, Calendars, and Church Bells
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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The Folklore of Unusual Place Names: From Pity Me to Wetwang
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Jun 05, 2021 |
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Meet Antenociticus, The God Adopted By The Romans
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May 29, 2021 |
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Meet Jupiter Optimus Maximus - The Greatest and Best!
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May 22, 2021 |
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Meet Mars, the Roman God of War and...Agriculture?!
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May 15, 2021 |
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Find the lost Temple of Mithras under a London office block
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May 08, 2021 |
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Roman gods in Newcastle upon Tyne: Neptune and Oceanus
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May 01, 2021 |
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Toxic Trees: Folklore of Juniper, Laburnum and Oleander
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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Magical Plant Folklore: Larkspur, Periwinkle and Wormwood
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Apr 17, 2021 |
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Folklore of Bluebells, Daffodils & Hydrangeas
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Apr 10, 2021 |
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The Folklore of Nightshade, Foxgloves & Angel’s Trumpet
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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Wonderful Waterfall Folklore, Myths & Legends
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Avoid the Dark Depths! Dangers Lurk in Lake Folklore
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Mar 20, 2021 |
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Strange River Folklore: River Gods and Dark Spirits
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Mar 13, 2021 |
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Why Are Kelpies So Feared in Scottish Folklore?
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Money Folklore: Coins, Wishes, and Fairy Gold
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Feb 27, 2021 |
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Using Amulets: The Folklore of Protection, Luck & Boosting Health
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Love Magic and Folklore: How to Create Visions of Your Beloved
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Home Protection the Folklore Way: Apotropaic Magic
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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Star Gazing: Constellation Origin Myths and Star Superstitions
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Water Signs
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Jan 23, 2021 |
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The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Air Signs
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Jan 16, 2021 |
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Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Earth Signs
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Jan 09, 2021 |
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The Origin Myths of the Zodiac's Fire Signs
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Jan 02, 2021 |
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Why do we tell ghost stories at Christmas?
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Why do people still see ghostly monks in the UK?
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Dec 19, 2020 |
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Exploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In England
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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These 5 UK Castles Feature A Green Lady Ghost
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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Hawthorn Folklore: Fairies and the May Day tree
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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Elder Trees: Medicine, Protection, and Witches
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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Churches, Death and Resurrection: The Yew in Folklore
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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How to use rowan to protect your house (and livestock)
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Nov 07, 2020 |
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Halloween Fiction: Icy Reads 'The Dead-House'
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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The Folklore and Ghosts of the Dead House
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Meet Charon: the legendary ferryman of Greek myth!
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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Why Is The Fetch Seen As A Death Omen in Irish Folklore?
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Oct 17, 2020 |
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Why is the Bean Nighe seen as an omen of death in folklore?
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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Autumn Superstitions: Conkers, Roses, and Falling Leaves
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Why did these 3 hybrid mythical beasts fall out of fashion?
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Sep 26, 2020 |
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Unicorns: The Myths & Legends Behind the Glitter & Rainbows
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Dragons in Folklore: The Lambton Worm and the Laidly Worm
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 2 of 2!
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Griffins of Legend: A Tale of Fossils, Guardians, and Heraldry
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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Folk-a-pa-lore-za Part 1 of 2
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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Sleep Folklore: Demons, Poppies, and Saving Your Soul
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Aug 29, 2020 |
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Plague Folklore: Strange Doctors, Cures, and the Black Death
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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The Tooth Fairy: Buying Teeth Since 1900
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Elf-Shot: Old English Medicine and Magical Remedies
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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Need healing? You Need Aesculapius, Roman God of Medicine
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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The Boy Who Lost His Shadow: Shadow People, Doubles, and Peter Pan
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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Numbers in folklore: Why are 3, 7 and 9 important?
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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How are reflections important in western folklore?
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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Spells & Scrying: Mirrors in Magic, Mythology & Folklore
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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Meet 3 Famous Witches of Legend: Befana, Baba Yaba & Circe
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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The Summer Solstice: Myths and Madness of Midsummer
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Jun 20, 2020 |
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Explore the Surprising Truth about Necromancy
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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What Charms Did Witches Use In Their Magic Spells?
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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How are the Heinzelmännchen related to the Elves and the Shoemaker?
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May 30, 2020 |
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Spinning in Folklore: Impossible Bets and Crafting With the Fates
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May 23, 2020 |
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Weaving in Mythology: Creating Fate and Fantastic Images
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May 16, 2020 |
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Blacksmith Gods: Making Magical Items of Myth and Mayhem
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May 09, 2020 |
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Blacksmiths of Legend: Wicked Wizards of Metal and Flame
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May 02, 2020 |
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Weather Lore: A Tale of Portents and Omens
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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Persephone: Goddess of Spring and Queen of the Dead
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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Jack-in-the-Green and the Green Man: One and the Same?
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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What Do Eggs, Bunnies, and Bonnets Have to Do With Easter?
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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A Joker in the Pack: The Folklore of Playing Cards
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Fortune-Telling Made Easy: 4 Strange Forms of Divination
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Mar 21, 2020 |
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From the Fool to the World: The History and Folklore of Tarot Cards
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Mar 14, 2020 |
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Meet Fortuna, Goddess of Luck, Abundance, and Fate
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Mar 07, 2020 |
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Who was Spring-heeled Jack, the Victorian scourge of London?
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Feb 29, 2020 |
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Inviting Sin-Eaters to a Funeral: Fact or Folklore?
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Feb 22, 2020 |
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Cemetery superstitions: How to avoid bad luck in a graveyard
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Feb 15, 2020 |
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Roses are Red: The Sinister Side of Valentine's Day Folklore
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Feb 08, 2020 |
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Premature Burial: Lived Once, Buried Twice
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Feb 01, 2020 |
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Moths in Folklore: Bringers of Death and Letters
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Jan 25, 2020 |
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Rats in Folklore: Signs of Bad Luck and Harbingers of Doom
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Jan 18, 2020 |
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Bats in Folklore: Vampires, Familiars and Death Omens
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Jan 11, 2020 |
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Boost your New Year with Twelfth Night folklore!
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Jan 04, 2020 |
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What is first-footing and can it improve your year?
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Dec 28, 2019 |
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A Ghost Story for Christmas
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Dec 21, 2019 |
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What strange folklore lies behind mistletoe and Christmas?
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Dec 14, 2019 |
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What are the festive links with holly and Christmas?
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Dec 07, 2019 |
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Who Is Krampus And How Is He Linked To Christmas?
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Nov 30, 2019 |
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Book Review 03 - Tudor Folk Tales & The Pre-Raphaelite Language of Flowers
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Nov 28, 2019 |
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Who are the Knockers of Cornish folklore?
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Nov 23, 2019 |
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What 4 weird things you might find at an English crossroads?
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Nov 16, 2019 |
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Are the Simonside dwarfs like the miners of Middle Earth?
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Nov 09, 2019 |
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Dartmoor: Home of Hairy Hands, Spectral Dogs, and the Watching Place
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Nov 02, 2019 |
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Halloween spells for Protection, Romance & Loved Ones
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Oct 26, 2019 |
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Why do we use the jack o' lantern at Halloween?
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Oct 19, 2019 |
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The Broomstick In Folklore: The Witch's Ideal Transport
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Oct 12, 2019 |
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Book Review 02 - The Magpie & The Wardrobe and A Treasure of British Folklore
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Oct 10, 2019 |
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Why do so many people fear the number 13?
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Oct 05, 2019 |
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Cats In Folklore: Not Just A Witch’s Familiar
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Sep 28, 2019 |
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Who or what is the Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle upon Tyne?
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Sep 21, 2019 |
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Time Slips: Urban Legend, Ghost Story, or Utter Nonsense?
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Sep 15, 2019 |
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Who is the Phantom Hitchhiker that haunts the Blackwall Tunnel?
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Sep 07, 2019 |
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Book Review 01 - Witchcraft Titles by Willow Winsham
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Sep 01, 2019 |
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Psychogeography and Folklore: Walking the City's Legends
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Aug 31, 2019 |
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What is alchemy and did it ever work?
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Aug 24, 2019 |
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The Brazen Head: Medieval Prophecy Machine or Tall Tale?
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Aug 17, 2019 |
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John Dee: The Magician and the Devil in Manchester
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Aug 10, 2019 |
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Daemonologie: Or, How A King Whipped Up a Witch Craze
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Aug 03, 2019 |
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Witches' Familiars: The Good, the Bad, and the Weird
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Jul 27, 2019 |
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What were the three types of water nymph in ancient Greece?
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Jul 20, 2019 |
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Why do people confuse sirens with mermaids?
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Jul 13, 2019 |
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Are the mermaids of folklore as vicious as the legends suggest?
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Jul 06, 2019 |
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Are selkies as dangerous as mermaids and sirens?
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Jun 29, 2019 |
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Thomas The Rhymer and His Predilection For Prediction
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Jun 22, 2019 |
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How To Make A Fairy Friendly Garden Using Folklore
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Jun 15, 2019 |
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Who are the Rothley fairies and what happens if you cross them?
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Jun 08, 2019 |
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What happened when a midwife met the fairies in Northumberland?
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Jun 01, 2019 |
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Beetles Folklore: Scarabs, Stags, and the Deathwatch
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May 25, 2019 |
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Ladybird Folklore: Good Fortune and Nursery Rhymes
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May 18, 2019 |
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The Dragonfly in Folklore: Good Luck Symbol & Weigher of Souls
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May 11, 2019 |
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Why Are Bees Considered Such Good Luck In Folklore?
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May 04, 2019 |
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Butterflies in Folklore: Love, Death and the Soul
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Apr 27, 2019 |
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Brân the Blessed: The Talking Head to Protect Britain
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Apr 20, 2019 |
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Drake's Drum: A Hero Slumbers Awaiting His Call
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Apr 12, 2019 |
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Can King Arthur be found sleeping under Sewingshields Castle?
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Apr 05, 2019 |
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What Is The King In The Mountain Folklore Trope?
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Mar 30, 2019 |
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Why are these 3 plants essential in a witch's toolkit?
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Mar 23, 2019 |
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Candles and Folklore: Finding Spirits, Bringing Luck and Casting Spells
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Mar 16, 2019 |
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What are witch bottles and how do you make one?
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Mar 09, 2019 |
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What Is The Witching Hour And Does It Exist?
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Mar 03, 2019 |
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Spring Has Sprung: Origin Myths And Crocus Folklore
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Feb 24, 2019 |
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Violets Are Blue: The Folklore Of February’s Birth Flower
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Feb 17, 2019 |
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Say It With Roses: Folklore Of The Queen Of All Flowers
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Feb 10, 2019 |
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February favourites: Do snowdrops appear in folklore?
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Feb 02, 2019 |
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Take a walk along the old Corpse Roads
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Jan 27, 2019 |
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Can You Stop Faeries Swapping Your Kids for Changelings?
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Jan 22, 2019 |
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Did the Hand of Glory really work or is it a myth?
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Jan 12, 2019 |