History and Folklore Podcast
1) Graveyards
Churchyard grims, stacked graves and Judgement Day. How did English graveyards changed in England between the medieval and Victorian eras? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historyandfolklorepodcast ...Show More
2) Yule Creatures
Cosmic reindeer, giants, goats and child-eating cats. Listen to some tales about the creatures that stalk the night over the Yule and Christmas period, and learn a few techniques to protect yourself f...Show More
3) Alchemy
This month we look into the history of alchemy and the worldview and aims of early alchemists. Find out how metal gets married, why poisons are good and how humans reflect the entire universe. Tra...Show More
4) Fog
This month we look into the history and folklore of fog including the four (or five) elements, dragons, gods and the dangers that lurk in the mist. For more history and folklore content: Patreon: http...Show More
5) Hallowe'en Bonus Episode: The Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt is a band of ghost warriors, witches or demons that stalk through the dark nights skies. But where do these tales originate? The answer might be more varied than you expect. This is a ...Show More
6) Vampires
In this episode we look into the origins of vampire mythology, learn how to properly accomplish the art of dying, discover why you should not answer strange voices in the night and find out what happe...Show More
7) Oak Trees
This month's episode is all about oak trees. There are tales of black doves and thunder gods, superstitions to protect you from aging and lightning and an exploration into how oak trees can help give ...Show More
8) Spinning and Weaving
In this episode we will be looking at the history, folklore and mythology surrounding spinning and weaving. Hear about Valkyries weaving bloody tapestries, how the sun is linked to spinning , why it ...Show More
9) The Northern Lights
For thousands of years people have watched the Aurora Borealis with awe, fear and wonder and told stories to explain what created them. In this episode we look into the tales of whales and frozen swa...Show More
10) Medieval Maps and Monsters
Maps from Medieval Europe are littered with strange lands, monsters and mythical races. On them you can find the Tower of Babel, the Minotaur's Labyrinth, unicorns and men with the heads of dogs. Find...Show More