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
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 ...
17 Apr 20231h 7min
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
Celandine Folklore: A Remedy To Keep Away Witches?
Plants often become unwanted plants when they're especially prolific. Celandine is one such plant, quickly spreading to fill an area with its glossy green leaves and dizzyingly bright yellow flowers. ...
8 Apr 202314min
Dandelions in Folklore: Making Wishes and Wetting the Bed
Dandelions are cheerful little splashes of colour in lawns and borders. They flower longer than any other plant, providing food for early pollinators. Sadly, not everyone loves them as much as I do. T...
1 Apr 202317min
Folklore, Food, and Fairytales with Rachel
In this 11th episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Rachel, the part-time storyteller and food lover behind the Folklore, Food and Fairytales podcast. The Folklore, Food and Fairytales po...
30 Mar 20231h 12min
Let Them Eat Cake: Cakes to Bring Love and Ward Off Witches
According to the Venerable Bede, what we call February was called Sol-Monath by the ancient Britons. This translates to 'Month of Cakes' and the people gave cakes to the gods as offerings. I don't kno...
25 Mar 202321min
Why does a London pub hang hot cross buns in the bar?
The Widow's Son pub in Bromley-by-Bow is famous for its collection of hot cross buns above the bar. But why are they hanging there? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find t...
18 Mar 202317min
