Can You Stop Faeries Swapping Your Kids for Changelings?

Can You Stop Faeries Swapping Your Kids for Changelings?

In folklore, changelings are beings left to replace stolen children. Are they sad victims of faery politics, or cunning creatures intent on an easy life?

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4 Amsterdam Ghost Stories from the City of Canals

4 Amsterdam Ghost Stories from the City of Canals

Never mind canals, famous nightlife, and beautiful architecture - there is another side to the Dutch capital, one full of supernatural terrors and bizarre tales. Think 13th-century magicians, fleeing...

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4 Barcelona Ghost Stories from the Catalonian Capital

4 Barcelona Ghost Stories from the Catalonian Capital

Barcelona lies on the Mediterranean Coast in Catalonia. It's a gorgeous city, famous for architect Antoni Gaudí, artist Joan Miró and writer Carlos Ruiz Zafón, among many others. Yet you'll find more ...

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4 Paris Ghost Stories from the City of Light

4 Paris Ghost Stories from the City of Light

The City of Light is an architectural and cultural wonder, packed with history, art, great food, and music. But there are also ghosts in Paris, loitering in the parks, wandering the boulevards, and so...

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3 creepy tales of the Devil, the helpful dead, and ghosts in Venice

3 creepy tales of the Devil, the helpful dead, and ghosts in Venice

The Jewel of the Adriatic is a gorgeous wonder, filled with masks, bridges, alleyways, and mystery. But there are also ghosts in Venice, often only seen in the brief half-light when daytime gives way ...

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Folklore of Thistles: Protection from Evil, Predicting Rain, and a Mental Boost

Folklore of Thistles: Protection from Evil, Predicting Rain, and a Mental Boost

Thistles are a beautiful plant, and the beloved floral emblem of Scotland. But looks can be deceiving and thistles are considered an invasive plant. According to the 1959 Weeds Act, landowners actual...

29 Apr 202316min

Folklore of Daisies: Love Divination and Daisy Chains

Folklore of Daisies: Love Divination and Daisy Chains

Daisies are a familiar sight at this time of the year in the UK, popping up in lawns and on grass verges. Their proliferation, particularly on lawns, makes them an unwanted plant for some gardeners. ...

22 Apr 202315min

Fabulous Folklore Presents...Queer as Folklore

Fabulous Folklore Presents...Queer as Folklore

In this 12th episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Sacha Coward, a queer historian who has been working in museums for the past 15 years. He is currently writing his first book about the ...

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The Folklore of Nettles: Edible Stings, Returning Curses, and Warding off Evil

The Folklore of Nettles: Edible Stings, Returning Curses, and Warding off Evil

Most people at some point will have experienced the pain of a nettle sting. I once managed to fall hands-first from a fence into a whole patch of nettles. So it's hardly surprising that people conside...

15 Apr 202315min

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