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A stroll through the rich and fascinating folklore of Britain and Ireland. From music, to psychogeography, to what to do if you notice the devil following you to church. It's a long, strange trip and there are no guarantees you'll be home in time for dinner. Each episode also includes a mini-almanac for the month ahead. If you enjoy this show, feel free to buy me a coffee https://bit.ly/2SWoNqH Music by @big.big.sky | Additional artists referenced in each episode | Logo design James Fisher
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While Wales is known for its beauty, choirs and love of rugby, the valleys and hillside are also home to some of Britain’s most curious cases. From missing people to unsolved murders, and the myths of Welsh folklore, there are stories to be told in every corner of the land. Tending to be left out from the mainstream news and true crime industries, this podcast casts a sole spotlight on the murders, mysteries and histories of Wales.
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Each month, I'll be exploring the impact of folklore, witchcraft and paganism, and how it's affected the culture of Britain and Ireland. Join me at each new moon, when we’ll release each new episode investigating the stories and traditions of this small group of islands in the North Sea!
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Welcome to Lore of the Land: Tales of Weird Britain, the podcast equivalent of a cabinet of curiosities. Your hosts Stacia and Siofra share carefully curated tales of folklore, the paranormal, traditions and superstitions from across the UK for your delectation.
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We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In this limited series podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel will meet people who tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions b ...
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We are the story tellers, the keepers of those ancient wisdoms that are shared through inspiration and meditation in those most sacred of places. Britain has always been considered a magical place, steeped in history and mythology that goes back to before written records were kept. This country has always been known for its link to those other domains that are shrouded in mist and sorcery, never easily found but always felt and known about. The Isle of Wight is the home of the ancient gods, ...
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Want to learn about the horrible bits of history you weren’t taught l? Come check out the dark history podcast a Bi-monthly podcast on history’s darker side. We will delve into the macabre, torturous and bloodthirsty side of history not widely spoken about. looking at some of the most evil people, historical true crime and mysteries. Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dark-history?ref_id=36220 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkhistorypod?mibextid=LQQJ4d Email: darkhistory2021@outlo ...
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📻 Welcome to the broadcast! This month we talk the Autumnal Equinox, Scottish Selkies and Harvest Supermoons 🌾🌕 📍 PLACE OF THE MONTH: ⁠St Trothans or Olrig Kirk⁠, Castletown, Caithness https://bit.ly/3MzlaCZ Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 F…
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Send us a text Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 19 Whispers in the Dark: The Unsolved Mystery of the Hinterkaifeck Murders.Today’s episode is dedicated to one of Germany's most haunting and perp…
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Send us a text The 'Prince of Wales' is a title that is commonly associated with the current royal family, with the children of English monarchs tending to inherit the title. At the time of writing, the current holder is Prince William, with him having inherited it when his father became King. But centuries it was a title that was reserved for some…
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Send us a text In April 1948, the body of Jerzy Strzadala was located in Aberdare Park, South Wales. He had been murdered but until now, little has been known about his death. This episode delves deep into his case, sharing his story and what is known about his murder. Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make s…
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In this episode we delve into one Man...awydan's journey through his mid-life crisis struggles!! This is the third branch of the Mabinogi and the last branch that I was set to cover. You can now listen to each branch in order of when I uploaded them or from 1-4 - enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.…
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Send us a text Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 18 The Mystery of Rome. Last season, I delved into the enigmatic world of Ancient Egypt, uncovering the secrets and mysteries that have fascinated…
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Send us a text In 1002 as the dawn of the Middle Ages touched the shores of England, trouble threatened a fragile peace that hung over the country. In the land where the whispers of the wind carried tales of dense forests, vast moorlands, and fertile fields, Anglo-Saxon Villagers, in small and close-knit villages that dotted the countryside, began …
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It's the month of Lughnasadh or Lammas, so let's head out into the fields! 🌾 Also talk of August's supermoon and some exquisite verse from Hugo Williams 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠…
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Send us a text Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 16, In today's episode, I'm taking a brief hiatus and handing the reins over to two remarkable hosts Shea and Jody from the Rainy Day Rabbit Holes…
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Send us a text As the stocky and robustly built man determinedly strode into the Houses of Parliament on June 4th, 1940, an unusual hush fell over the chamber. Front and backbenchers alike waited with bated breath as his piercing blue eyes scanned the room with unyielding intensity. Clad in his iconic dark suit, bow tie, and round spectacles, he to…
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Send us a text Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 15 Exploring Britain's Dark Side: A Deep Dive into 'A Guidebook to Dark Attractions in the UK. So today's episode is going to be something very di…
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Get out your sunscreen and Mr Whippy's as we consider what July has in store for us in the heavens and hedgerows, including talk of St Swithin's Day and Sirius, plus Thomas Hardy and some early Irish verse. 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways…
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Send us a text Myths and legends captivate us as human beings, drawing us into their web of wonder and mystery. These stories, whether they originate from ancient times or contemporary culture, have a unique power to compel us, often leading us to dive headfirst into a proverbial rabbit hole of exploration and discovery. The allure of folklore is u…
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Send us a text In 1965, Capel Celyn - rural community to the Northwest of Bala in Gwynedd - was flooded in order to provide a water supply for Liverpool city. Despite local opposition, Liverpool council did not require Welsh approval and the proposal went ahead. It remains a disaster that is a prominent symbol if injustice on the Welsh consciousnes…
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🎈 Welcome to Season 4! Today we're plunging into one of the strangest stories in contemporary British folklore... Monsters in the woods at Mawnan, Cornwall. 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coff…
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Send us a text Throughout history, several women have earned notoriety for their actions and the impact they had on society. These women, often wielding considerable power and influence, left behind legacies marred by violence, cruelty, and controversy. One of the most infamous women in history is Elizabeth Báthory, who we've covered in a previous …
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Send us a text Since the dawn of time, armed conflict has been a tragic and devastating fact of human life. Whether over land, resources, or politics, human beings have always managed to find new reasons to wage war against one another. Often as part of larger conflicts or wars, countless individual battles have ensued throughout history. Some are …
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Send us a text On the 24th of October 2004, James Nutley vanished whilst on holiday in Tenby, West Wales. To this date, he remains missing and the nature of his disappearance is still a mystery. James' family have repeatedly praised the Missing Person charity for the work they've done in helping them navigate his disappearance. His profile, with Mi…
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Send us a text In the early 1830s, the landscape of the southeastern United States was home to a vibrant mosaic of Native American cultures, encompassing approximately 125,000 individuals who resided on expansive territories spanning Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. These lands held profound significance, having been inhabi…
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Hi everyone! In this episode we take a look at the Lost Land of Lyonesse, where the origins of the myth might come from and its links to Athurian legend and previous legends. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of th…
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Send us a text On the 15th of February 2003, Louise and her baby daughter Tia were murdered at the hands of Louise's partner. This episode tells Louise's story and considers whether 23-years is a fair sentence. I want to offer a word of caution before you get into the episode, because this case is horrific. It’s containing domestic abuse, drug abus…
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Send us a text As the glittering skyline of Manhattan rises majestically above the Hudson River, casting its shimmering reflection upon the waters below, it’s easy to be captivated by the city’s dazzling facade. But behind the gleaming skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a hidden history steeped in mystery, intrigue, and tragedy. From the sordid …
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Send us a text In this episode, Mag’s discusses the legend of the Welsh Atlantis. Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us on Instagram - @welshmysteries, as well as via our individual profiles ( @kaycpage and @mags.cross). Follow Kay on Twitter - @kaycpage. Work with us?…
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Send us a text A botched execution refers to an execution attempt that does not proceed as planned, resulting in complications, errors, or failures in carrying out the intended method of capital punishment. These complications can range from malfunctioning equipment, such as the failure of the electric chair or lethal injection apparatus, to errors…
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Send us a text On the 1st of February 1996, talented lyricist and songwriter, Richey Edwards vanished. Since then sightings of him have been reported around the world but what likely happened to the missing Manic Street Preacher? Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us o…
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Send us a text The Mari Lwyd is a symbol of Welsh mythology and it's a tradition that is now recognised around the world. In this episode, Mags discusses the Mari Lwyd, what we know about it's origin and how the tradition continues today. Corresponding blog post - Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure y…
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⚡️ Season 4 returns shortly! In the meantime, here's a rare self-indulgent ramble about life at Folkways HQ... 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coffee⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/3dxssVw 💌 Get in contact…
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Send us a text Taphephobia is the fear of being buried alive. Though probably not a worry rooted in much truth today, being buried alive used to be a lot more common. In the absence of medical technology and morgues, ways of determining whether someone had really died ranged from pinching to burning. Even then, sometimes the person had simply enter…
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Send us a text Today I thought a change of pace would be in order, I know people tune in for the dark or mysterious tales of history but sometimes it’s just better to leave the heavy stuff for an episode or two. Today we will celebrate some of the mind-bending, bizarre, absurd, and downright unbelievable stories that have happened in history. Join …
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Let's take a look at the reflection of Mars in the Celtic languages, plus St David, St Piran and St Patrick, and the strange fairy lore of Milford Haven... 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky⁠: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy me …
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Send us a text The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle, has long been a subject of fascination and speculation due to its reputation for unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft. This enigmatic stretch of ocean is roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, covering an area of about 500,000 square miles. The Triangl…
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Send us a text On the 4th of July 1995, a bus crashed in South Wales, killing 10 and injuring many others. In the months that followed, the incident became one many that as used to justify calls for changes in the law. Where you can find us? For more information on the podcast and the hosts, make sure you check out this link. Follow us on Instagram…
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Send us a text Payed Episode In the shadows of late 19th-century Chicago, amidst the clamor of progress and the allure of the World’s Columbian Exposition, lurked a figure shrouded in darkness and deceit. He walked the streets with an air of confidence, his charming demeanor masking a sinister truth. His name was H.H. Holmes, but to those unfortuna…
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Welcome to Whispers From The Land! This month, we're exploring the history and folklore surrounding Chanctonbury Ring, an iron age hill fort on the South Downs in West Sussex. Chanctonbury Ring was in use from the late iron age through to the end of the Roman occupation in Britain, but has a rich history of folklore and use by pagan groups and occu…
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Welcome to the new format! The almanac will now be uploaded as an individual video here (streaming platforms), with the main show uploaded separately. As is done on Youtube. This is in acknowledgement of time sensitivity for episodes - as many people listen in the archive, often years later, and the almanac at the end of an episode may not be relev…
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Send us a text Humanity’s journey through history is a tapestry woven with remarkable achievements, each thread representing a triumph of innovation, resilience, and collective endeavor. In the ancient world, civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt constructed awe-inspiring structures such as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the pyramids of Giza…
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Hi everyone! I am delighted to introduce Galicia as another Celtic region that I will be delving into the folklore of in upcoming episodes. The enchanted mouras are beautiful creatures held thrall by a curse who are looking for someone to break it...scary or exciting?! Would you break the curse? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Faceb…
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Send us a text Payed Sponsor Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Welcome to season 3 episode 2, Sacrificial Legacies: The history of Human sacrifice. Human sacrifice, the ritual killing of a person as an offering to a god or …
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Let's head to Loch Sween, Argyll, Scotland, as we linger by a patch of rocks, rumoured to be an entrance to the Otherworld... 🤝 Become a valued ⁠⁠⁠Friend of Folkways⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/34awiDB 🎧 Soundtrack by ⁠⁠⁠@big.big.sky: https://spoti.fi/47jvok6 📺 Folkways ⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3rUs9PF ☕️ ⁠⁠⁠Buy me a coffee⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/3dxssVw 💌…
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Hi everyone! In this episode we explore one of the folk customs of the Isle of Man: The Sword Dance and White Boys Mummers play! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is taken from Beyond the Warriors by…
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Send us a text Paid Sponsor Hi everyone and welcome back to the dark history podcast where we explore the darkest parts of human history. hope everyone is well I’m Rob your host as always. Happy New year and Welcome to season 3 episode 1, i hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New years festivities, unlike me, I hope you didn't over indulge in T…
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Send us a text On the 30th of December 2012, Kyle Vaughan disappeared, with his car having been found abandoned on the A467 between Crosskeys and Risca. There appeared to have been an accident, the car having been severely damaged but the driver was never located. In the years since, there have been a number of arrests, none of which resulted in a …
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In this episode we cover the confusing corrigan - are they twisted dwarf like piskies? Or beautiful sirens? Both of these things? Or something else entirely!? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/celticmythspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celticmythspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelticMythsPod Music used at the start of the episode is tak…
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