Explore the mystical allure of Yorkshire’s East Riding where history and legend intertwine at the towering Rudston Monolith.
The Rudston Monolith & Yorkshire’s Mysterious ‘Wold Newton Triangle’ Read More »
Could the ancient stones of Wayland’s Smithy hold secrets of legendary craftsmanship? Discover the whispered tales of Norse elves, enchanted swords and an eerie legacy that stretches from prehistory to medieval lore.
Wayland’s Smithy – Where Excalibur was Forged, Apparently Read More »
In 2001, Carlisle’s Tullie House Museum unveiled a 14-tonne ‘Cursing Stone’ inscribed with a malediction from the 16th century. Since then, the city has faced floods, fires, and other misfortunes, leading some to attribute these events to the stone’s ominous presence. Is it mere coincidence or does this ancient curse still hold power over Carlisle?
Carlisle Cursing Stone: History, Mystery & Misfortunes Read More »
Leicester’s blue-faced, clawed witch Black Annis stands accused of many horrific habits, including killing and eating children, and confronting King Richard III on his ill-fated way to the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Some claim she may have been a pre-Christian crone, while others say she was a reclusive Dominican nun.
‘Watch out or Annis’ll get you!’ – Who Was Witchy Black Annis? Read More »
Explore England’s most famous oak tree legends, from the chained oak of Alton to the dancing skeleton tree and ancient mythic oaks tied to folklore, royalty, and haunted history.
Midsummer Oak Tree Tales, Traditions & Dancing Skeletons Read More »
Explore the mischievous history of Puck, from Shakespeare and Kipling to English folklore, fairy lore, and strange local legends that still linger today.
Meet Puck, the Mischievous Sprite of Olde (and maybe current) England Read More »
Explore ancient gateways to the Underworld, from Turkey’s lethal Ploutonion to Italy’s Lake Avernus; the mysterious legends and sacred rituals tied to these mythical ‘hellmouths’ across Europe.
Ancient Underworld ‘Hellmouth’ Gateways from the ‘Ploutonion’ to Porta Magica Read More »
Discover enduring Roman legend of Roland and his famed sword Durendal that left a lasting mark on marble and myth in the Eternal City.
Legends of Swords & Stones Read More »
Discover the eerie legends of Hermitage Castle, where tyrannical Lord William II de Soules and his malevolent goblin servant, Redcap Sly, terrorized the Scottish Border. Folklore and history intertwine in this chilling tale of power, sorcery, and ultimate retribution.
Was the True Inspiration for Tolkien’s Evil Saruman ‘Bad Lord Soulis’? Read More »
Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets revives the eerie legend of homunculi: tiny artificial humans born from alchemy, folklore, and occult history, from Paracelsus to golems and mandrakes.
Mackenzie Crook’s SMALL PROPHETS Rekindles the Eerie World of Homonculi Read More »
