The Story of St Leonard, England’s Last Dragon Slayer
PETULA MITCHELL tells us about the St Leonard, the 6th century French hermit who killed England's last dragon near Horsham in West Sussex
What Lurks In Dartmoor’s Wistman’s Woods?
Enter Dartmoor's Wistman's Woods at your own peril, lest you come face to face with evil, warns RICK HALE
Evil fairies bewitch ploughman on Bennachie
Guest writer DUNCAN HARLEY tells of a a fairy dance and a snoring giant on the hill of Bennachie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Jim Fitzpatrick on Irish Mythology, Phil Lynott and Che Guevara
ANN MASSEY speaks to renowned Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick about Irish mythology, Phil Lynott’s love of Irish folklore and dark poets and THAT Che Guevara poster!
Ireland’s Top 10 dark folk songs based on hauntings and death
Here’s our top 10 favourite Irish folklore and dark history inspired songs, according to ANN MASSEY!
Going Underground: 3 Subterranean Spirits
KATE CHERRELL takes us underground to visit the world of miners and the spirits who would sometimes give them a helping hand...
10 Weirdest British Easter traditions you never knew
CLAIRE BARRAND reveals some strange and wonderful Easter traditions from Britain
5 Scottish death customs you never knew existed
KATE CHERRELL looks at five unusual Scottish death customs
5 strange British funeral superstitions
Death and funerals are surrounded by folklore and superstition. KATE CHERELL reveals some of the strangest beliefs concerning British funerals...
Spooky Christmas Folklore You Need to Know!
CLAIRE BARRAND reveals the spooky backgrounds to many of the ancient Christmas folklore and traditions that we still enjoy!
6 Welsh Places with Gates to Annwn, ‘The Otherworld’
CLAIRE BARRAND tells us where to find gateways to The Welsh Otherworld of Annwn….
Old Prophet Edmund Jones, The Fairy Minister of Wales who saved...
CLAIRE BARRAND tells us about Edmund Jones aka The Old Prophet Jones, a crucial collector of Welsh folklore
Fire-gazing folklore: A guide seeing through the flames
CLAIRE BARRAND tells us about the folklore of fire-gazing
Gurning Man of Glasgow Mystery: The truth revealed!
Discover the truth behind the Gurning Man of Glasgow, MJ STEEL COLLINS reports
Secret Devil’s Standing Stones in Marston Moretaine
MELISSA ELBORN follows in the Devil’s footsteps in Bedfordshire village, Marston Moretaine.
Top 10 scariest Banshee appearances in Ireland
ANN MASSEY gives us her top 10 terrifying Banshee appearances from history in Ireland…
Britain’s strangest food-related superstitions
CLAIRE BARRAND discusses folklore in the kitchen and the rules we must follow to ensure we don't have back luck!
The Corpse Bird: A Guide to Welsh Owl Folklore
Owls feature prominently in Welsh and wider Celtic folklore, says CLAIRE BARRAND
England’s 6 most terrifying historic vampire cases
Real-life vampires and other bloodsucking creatures are found throughout English history, says RICK HALE
Who is the Bogeyman and where did he come from?
The Bogeyman: CLAIRE BARRAND reveals the British origins of the monster we all know
Beltane in Wales: How to Celebrate Welsh May Day
CLAIRE BARRAND explains the superstitions and customs of Beltane in Wales, the Gaelic May Day festival...
Cryptid Worms: Legend and Lore
CLAIRE BARRAND explores the disturbing stories of Cryptid Mutant Worms from folklore
Cornish Owlman: Everything you need to know
The strange Cornish Owlman was first seen in Mawnan Smith in the 1970s. NIA JONES reveals its strange legend.
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