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 ...
20 Mai 202316min
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...
13 Mai 202314min
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 ...
6 Mai 202315min
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
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
