Cats In Folklore: Not Just A Witch’s Familiar
There are plenty of tales about cats in folklore, from the tales of ancient Egypt to superstitions around having cats on board ship. As Halloween approaches, let's look at these fascinating superstiti...
28 Sep 201914min
Who or what is the Vampire Rabbit of Newcastle upon Tyne?
If you venture behind Cathedral Buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne, you'll find a rather unusual grotesque perched on a lintel. But why is the Vampire Rabbit there? Find out in this episode! See the ac...
21 Sep 201914min
Time Slips: Urban Legend, Ghost Story, or Utter Nonsense?
The Moberly-Jourdain Incident is the most famous of the time slip stories, when two academics appeared to encounter Marie Antoinette in the gardens of Versailles one August afternoon in 1901. Are such...
15 Sep 201918min
Who is the Phantom Hitchhiker that haunts the Blackwall Tunnel?
Lonely stretches of roads often host tales of a phantom hitchhiker or two. London's notorious Blackwall Tunnel is no exception. Who is the spectral hitchhiker and where did he come from? Find out in t...
7 Sep 201913min
Book Review 01 - Witchcraft Titles by Willow Winsham
We're starting a new monthly feature here on Fabulous Folklore - the book review! Every month, I'll review one or more books either about folklore, or fiction inspired by folklore. First up for Septe...
1 Sep 201913min
Psychogeography and Folklore: Walking the City's Legends
Psychogeography is a practice that involves 'walking the city' as an observer. Pick a starting point, set off on foot, and pay attention to your surroundings. But can it be used as a way to encounter ...
31 Aug 201915min
What is alchemy and did it ever work?
Many think alchemy was the process of turning lead into gold. Was there more to it than that, and did it ever work? Find out in this episode! Check out the images at the accompanying blog post: http:...
24 Aug 201918min
The Brazen Head: Medieval Prophecy Machine or Tall Tale?
The brazen head is a legendary automaton capable of answering any question you ask of it. Was it a real fortune telling machine, or a tall medieval tale? Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Fo...
17 Aug 201920min
