It's Valentine's Day, so it's the perfect time to try out a little love magic!

That's why we invited Dr Icy Sedgwick, author of Bring Me Love: Finding and Keeping Love Using Divination and Folk Magic, to come and chat to us all about love spells, cunning folk and ways to dream about your destined lover.

It's a great chat, involving magical subscription services, cheese-based romantic decision making, and the surprisingly shocking practice of gathering kale to predict the kind of relationship you might have.

Icy is a writer, folklorist and host of the Fabulous Folklore podcast, and Bring Me Love is the latest in a series of great books including Rebel Folklore and Ghostlore.

We're running a giveaway until the end of February to win a copy of the book, so don't forget to enter on social media!

We will speak to you again on Monday, for a new episode all about the history and folklore of Glamorganshire!

The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Local Legends Martin's flagged over Griff, the trusty Ford Fiesta, belonging to travel writer and folklorist Russ Williams.

Author of the WTF blog and Where The Folk: A Welsh Folklore Road Trip, Russ trained as a journalist, had a jaunt overseas in Australia, and felt hiraeth calling him. He's now based in Cardiff, but North Wales will forever be home.

Which is very handy for us, as he doesn't just know Caernarfonshire's folk tales and character - he has been to these places, spoken to local people, and, in some cases, even washed dishes in haunted pubs.

A charming conversationalist, Russ has armfuls of tales for you in this episode, plus we also talk about Welsh Nationalism, whether Caernarfon or Conwy castle is better, what the heck is going in in Bangor, a plenty more besides.

We really hope you enjoy this episode, do check out our other release today - Eleanor's Valentine's Day-themed conversation with Dr Icy Sedgwick about Love Magic, and we will speak to you again on Monday for our next County Episode, all about the historic county of Glamorganshire!

The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magic and Medicines is BACK - just like the ooky-spooky ghosts summoned up by believers in this episode's topic - Spiritualism!

As we discuss, philosophically speaking 'Spiritualism' is a big old tradition, involving any belief system rooted in concepts of souls, spirits, or supernatural forces.

In the 19th century however, during the Second Great Awakening in upstate New York, Spiritualist ideas from a range of Revivalist traditions combined to make something new.

Exploding in popularity following America's Civil War, then booming again in Britain after the Great War, new generations of 'Mediums' had come forth, channeling ghosts and cosmic forces in ways that would have been recognisable in Prophets, Holy Maids and Cunning Folk from the Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance eras.

Which is to say, Necromancy was back after a rebrand - and so were its enemies, in the forms of debunkers, prosecutors, and many a Society of Psychical Research.

From rapping tables to sudden splurges of ectoplasm, Spiritualist manifestos to Harry Houdini hunting severed hands hidden in delicate places, this one has it all.

So, turn off the lights, light some candles, and let's all hold hands...

Is there anybody there?!

Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're chatting all about the heritage and folklore of the historic Welsh county of Caernarfonshire, and telling the tale of a very good dog.

We begin with two of the county's saints, both connected to a key legend from The Mabinogi, before leaping headlong into the county famous for being the heart of the Kingdom of Gwynedd.

We have dramatic coastlines, two of the most stunning castles in all of Wales, more Arthurian legends than you can throw a stick at, and the tallest mountain anywhere south of Scotland.

Along the way we discuss stories which echo all over Britain given unique twists in Wales, get haunted by a strangling ghost, spectral nun and the shade of a screaming child all at the same pub, discover the resting place of King Arthur's sword Excalibur, and learn about a demonic beaver/crocodile hybrid who might just be to blame for climate change...

Then it's time for this week's story, Martin's telling of "Gelert" - a very famous legend about a boy destined to be a king who's only true friend in the world has four legs and a waggy tail.

We hope that you enjoy it, and we will speak to you again on Thursday on a brand new episode of Magic & Medicines!

Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Local Legends, Eleanor chats with writer Horatio Clare about land and legend.

Although Horatio has had a really versatile career, he’s probably best known for his award winning nature and travel writing, and the beauty of his descriptions of place. Luckily for us, he also grew up on a farm in the Brecon Beacons, so was deeply steeped in the mythology and stories of the natural world around him.

Author of Myths and Legends of the Brecon Beacons and Myths and Legends of Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd, Horatio is also an ambassador for the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Scheme.

We really hope you enjoy the conversation, and Horatio's vivid descriptions of the area and compelling storytelling. We'll speak to you again on Monday, when Martin will be taking us to historic Caernarfonshire.

The Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a break from releasing regular county episodes, we're back with a bang for the second half of Series 7. The first historic Welsh county on our journey is Brecknockshire, which has now been divided up into lots of other counties, and no longer exists.

We start out by talking about Brychan Brycheiniog, the 5th century king who gave his name to the original area, and his many, many saintly children, and adventure through Brecknockshire's highly picturesque scenery: mysterious cave systems, the Bannau Brycheiniog, and Waterfall Country.

Along the way, we discuss the Romans in Wales, some mean and mischievous ghosts and fairies, and celebrate Parsnip Day in the company of an avaricious parrot.

Somewhere in the mist of the mountains, we stop off for Eleanor's story for this week, "The Conjurer's Hand." A wide-eyed innocent goes in search of treasure, and finds himself dealing with the devil himself and a conjurer with a very strange hand.

We hope that you enjoy the episode, and we will speak to you again on Thursday with a brand new episode of Magus!

Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, we take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this month's update episode we're chatting all about Imbolc - otherwise known as the start of Spring!

In addition to speaking about the Celtic deity Brige, Candlemas traditions, Candle Magic, and a bunch of our news, we have included the opening chunks of January's Patreon Exclusive episodes.

These include our episode about Havelock The Dane, and part of Martin's telling of this largely forgotten 10th century English legend, and part of our suitably pagan Film Club episode all about 1974's Penda's Fen.

We really hope you enjoy the episode, and speak to you tomorrow on our first county episode in two months all about the heritage and folklore of the Welsh county of Brecknockshire!

Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.

Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...

Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.

With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?

Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcast

REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR

Proud members of the Dark Cast Network.

Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.