Why do people still see ghostly monks in the UK?
Among the nations of the UK, sightings of ghostly monks still appear from time to time. But why are they such common figures to manifest? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! ...
19 Dec 202017min
Exploring Strange Tales Of Civil War Ghosts In England
Tales of Civil War ghosts are common in England, whose Civil War marked a bloody 9 year period. Let's explore haunted battlefields and pubs in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the ima...
12 Dec 202017min
These 5 UK Castles Feature A Green Lady Ghost
Grey or white ladies are famous in British ghost stories. But what about the Green Lady? Some think she's a nature elemental, others a fairy woman. Or is she a sad spirit of a lonely woman? Find ou...
5 Dec 202019min
Hawthorn Folklore: Fairies and the May Day tree
The hawthorn is believed to be the fairy tree and it's unlucky to bring indoors. What other folklore should you know about this magical tree? Find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Fi...
28 Nov 202019min
Elder Trees: Medicine, Protection, and Witches
Elder trees are a common sight in the UK. They're also complex, between protection from and for witches. Which of these roles is true? Learn more of their folklore here. Find out in this week's epi...
21 Nov 202016min
Churches, Death and Resurrection: The Yew in Folklore
Yew trees are often the oldest trees found in ancient churchyards. But what do they represent, and how do they appear in British folklore? And is there more to them than longbows? Find out in this w...
14 Nov 202016min
How to use rowan to protect your house (and livestock)
Rowan is a popular tree for protection against witchcraft and fairies. You often find its wood or branches being used in building work, or even to haul enchanted people out of fairy rings! How did pe...
7 Nov 202015min
Halloween Fiction: Icy Reads 'The Dead-House'
Earlier today I published an episode about the folklore of the dead house. I wrote a short story inspired by this folklore, which you can now find in my Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales collection. H...
31 Okt 202022min
