The extraordinary journey of Cleopatra’s Needles from ancient Egypt to London and New York, with shipwrecks, time capsules, Masonic rituals and eerie legends along the way.
Cleopatra’s Needles: Cursed Obelisks in London & New York 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 »
Folklore across Europe and beyond says seeds, holes, knots and salt could trap vampires, witches and spirits by forcing them to count until dawn.
When Supernatural Monsters Like Vampires Stopped to Count 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 »
Uncover the haunting tales of Walter Map, the royal courtier whose medieval manuscript, De Nugis Curialium, reveals early depictions of revenants. Explore stories of the dead who refused to rest, echoing vampire lore long before Dracula. Dive into a world where superstition intertwined with reality, and fear of the undead was all too real.
Walter Map’s Medieval Accounts of the Undead – Superstition or Strange Cultural Truth? Read More »
