The Queen of the Fairies is first named Queen Mab in writing by Shakespeare. So does Mab come from English folklore or literature? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! pod.co/fabulous-folkl… #FabulousFolklorePodcast

Signs and Wonders: Celestial Phenomena in 16th-Century Germany publicdomainreview.org/collection/cel… via The Public Domain Review

Absolutely THRILLED to have Rose Aurora talking about elves in Germanic lore on Fabulous Folklore Presents! She's absolutely delightful and yes, there is geeking out over Tolkien:
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Who is Herne the Hunter? Is he a ghost in Windsor Park, the leader of the Wild Hunt, or an Iron Age god? Did Shakespeare invent him and why do the legends vary so much? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! pod.co/fabulous-folkl… #FabulousFolklorePodcast

Really enjoyed the #RoyalAutopsy series by Prof Alice Roberts💙. Nice to see a far more balanced view of Queen Anne and also thankful people don't use pigeon poo as treatment now. At least I hope they don't.

New paintings depicting scenes related to the Trojan War found at Pompeii bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

King Arthur plays various roles in legend, from noble king, to fair-minded monarch, to mighty warrior. But how does he appear in folklore for the ordinary person? Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. pod.co/fabulous-folkl… #FabulousFolklorePodcast

The hill figures of southern England are enigmatic artworks and folklore adheres to them as people try to explain their presence. Let's find what folklore is linked to these hill figures in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. icysedgwick.com/folklore-of-hi… #FabulousFolklorePodcast

Just a reminder I'm doing a FREE talk with Creswell Crags 🦣 on 1 April at 6 pm BST about April Fool's Day and the Folklore of Pranks and Games! (Not an April Fool) eventbrite.co.uk/e/april-fools-…

Icy Sedgwick Hello! We are trying to raise £5000 at kickstarter.com/projects/night… so we can complete our short film all about the Cù-Sìth. Would you be able to share the link please? 🐺🧚‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As it's Good Friday, it seems a good time to ask 'Why did a London pub hang hot cross buns in the bar?' Find out! -> icysedgwick.com/hot-cross-buns/

Ancient burial sites like barrows hold a certain fascination. They're linked with supernatural beings like giants, fairies, gods, ghosts, and the Devil. Let's find out what folklore is attached to the barrows in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! pod.co/fabulous-folkl…

👻NEW PATREON EP👻

In January fellow Geordie podcaster, and legend, Icy Sedgwick and I investigated the Lit & Phil in our home town

The episode is available to Patreons right now and I tell you what happened and catch up with Icy to reflect on the night

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I love this yarn I got from Axel Folio, PhD, 🍉 Bret Hart's resumé editor 🪁 - it knits up so well!

I'm doing a workshop at this fabulous event on one method for writing fiction inspired by folklore!

Me talking about the myths and truths of St Patrick

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Stone circles are certainly evocative, if nothing else. And as we know little about their purpose, legend fills the vacuum. Let's look at the folklore of stone circles in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. #FabulousFolklorePodcast
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There's something eerie about standing stones. Why are they there? Who put them there & how? Folklore often tries to provide answers. Let's look at the folklore of standing stones in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore. #FabulousFolklorePodcast
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Thomas Pallister Barkas was born on this day in 1819. An active spiritualist, geologist and member of the Lit and Phil, he packed a lot in. Read more about his fascinating life on our website.
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The Lit and Phil
Icy Sedgwick
Great North Museum: Hancock
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From Snowdrop to Nightjar: Robert Marsham’s “Indications of Spring” (1789) via The Public Domain Review
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