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| Magic and Medicines #11: Tarot | 12 Sep 2024 | 01:09:47 | |
Focus on your question, shuffle the deck, and let's dig deep for our first Bonus Episode of Series 5, in which Eleanor offers an introduction to and history of Tarot! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, we start by exploring how relatively young Tarot is, tracing the route playing cards took from the Chinese Tang Dynasty to Egypt and on into Medieval Europe. From there we dig into how simple games of leisure began to take on new meanings, informed by scholars like Antoine Court de Gebelin and Jean-Baptiste Alliette, whose interpretations - or misinterpretations - led to the creation of Tarot as we might recognise it. With pit stops to discuss Aleister Crowley, The Golden Dawn, the Kabbalah and much more besides, it's surprising episode in many ways - and one which culminates in a discussion of how the Tarot deck is structured in most modern examples, the differences between the Major and Minor Arcana, and some examples of ways in which Tarot can be read to inform future life decisions and, perhaps, help us discover routes to self realisation... Martin will be back on Saturday for our Local Legends interview with Stephen G. Rae, The Bard of Cumberland, and - aside from today's brand new Patreon Exclusive Romney Marsh Ghost Tour, we will then be back on Monday with our next county episode, in which we will be exploring the history and folklore of Dorset. The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 5 Episode 1: Cumberland | 09 Sep 2024 | 01:32:25 | |
On the first episode of Three Ravens Series 5, we are back up in England's north west, exploring the history and folklore of Cumberland! We start off chatting about a few of the long-running famous folk festivals taking place at this time of year, including the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance and Widecombe Fair, after which we cavort on up to Cumberland. After chatting through some curious historical tidbits, including the weird history of Whitehaven, the unsettling depth of Lake Windermere, and an explanation of why being called a 'Jam Eater' is considered an insult north of the Lake District, Eleanor guides us through Cumberland's cuisine for this week's County Dish - and heads up: it's heavily reliant on rum, spices and sugar. Then we get stuck into some folklore! From the absolutely ridiculous cryptid 'The Cumbrian Dregpike" to the Hob Thross, the magical armband of St Bega to the county's many 'Lucks', there's loads to chat about, plus some excerpts from next Saturday's Local Legends interview with the lovely Stephen G. Rae, the Bard of Cumberland. Then it's on to the main event: Eleanor's story "The Last Touch." And it's one of her creepy ones... We really hope you enjoy the episode, and we'll be back on Thursday with a new Magic and Medicines episode about Tarot and a Patreon Exclusive ghost tour of Romney Marsh, all before next week's episode when Martin will be taking us on an adventure through the history and folklore of Dorset! The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Local Legends #13: Dr Paul Quinn | 20 Jul 2024 | 01:17:02 | |
For our final Local Legends episode for Series 4, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Sussex with Dr Paul Quinn. Paul grew up in Sussex, going on to complete his doctorate at the University of Sussex, working on anti-Catholicism and the Early Modern Stage. He has a wide array of interests, from Doctor Who and popular science fiction to the history of fairy tales, Shakespeare and his contemporaries, and the links between Catholic discrimination and magic. After completing his postdoctoral fellowship at Sussex University’s Centre for Early Modern and Medieval Studies, he moved ultimately to the University of Chichester, where he teaches modules including ‘Fairy Tales: From Early Modern to Postmodern’ and ‘Theatres of Pleasure and Theatres of Pain.’ Moreover, if you visit the Sussex folktale centre website, you can get a sense of the scale of the work he encounters, as editor of the Centre’s journal Gramarye. Past issues include all sorts of fascinating scholarly articles covering English subjects like Lady Godiva and Queen Mab to Classical tales such as those of Daedalus and Demeter to lively discussions of a vast array of European folklore, from Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel to the Snow Queen, Rumpelstiltskin, and The Miller’s Daughter. Suffice to say, Paul is an interesting chap, and as someone who has spent most of his life in Sussex he’s very well equipped for this conversation – one which compliments our series finale as released on Monday, answering one of the big questions about Sussex folklore thrown up in that recording. To learn more about Paul and his work at The Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction, visit the centre’s website at https://www.sussexfolktalecentre.org/ The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Three Mermaids | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:48:27 | |
The first of a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 3 starts in December. We’ve entitled this episode Three Mermaids because it contains three of our tales of semi-aquatic transformation and so-called monstrosity, including our Cornwall story, "The Mermaid of Zennor," our Suffolk story, "The Wild Man of Orford," and our Cheshire story, "The Mermaid of Rostherne Mere." The 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... With Bonus Episodes released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus a range of exclusive content on Patreon, 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Super Samhain Halloween Special! | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:53:45 | |
To cap off Haunting Season, Eleanor and Martin reach back through time to explore the ancient roots of Samhain, Halloween, and Allhallows. From Celtic megalithic tombs like Newgrange and the remnants of pagan rites discovered by archaeologists to widespread European traditions of guising, souling, 'need-fires', divination, demons and deities, they chat about everything from the early seasonal guidance of Hywel Dda and decrees for seasonal worship passed down by the Roman senate, to Pope Gregory III's edicts about All Saints and All Souls, and much more besides - all before they tell their take on the old legend, "The Tale of Jack O' Lantern." The 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... With Bonus Episodes released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus a range of exclusive content on Patreon, 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Haunting Season 2023 Episode #4 | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:15:43 | |
Is that just a shadow in the corner or is there something waiting in the dark? With the moon full and the stars out, it's hard to tell... either way, it's Haunting Season, so time to feel afraid! For their final weekly double-bill of original ghost stories this year, Eleanor and Martin tell The Five Minute Call, a theatrical tale of backstage haunting, and The Rotten House, a chronicle of loneliness, poverty, and seeping dread, all before a brief chat about their inspirations at the end. The 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... With Bonus Episodes released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus a range of exclusive content on Patreon, 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Something Wicked #4: The Candy Man | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:31:19 | |
In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor chat about the life and crimes of Ronald O'Bryan, a.k.a. 'The Candy Man.' Part of the "Something Wicked" series about folkloric true crimes, they chew over the Satanic Panic, ideas of Halloween Sadism, the 'Mad Poisoner' trope and its roots in the Industrial Revolution, Urban Legends around food contamination and more, while also digging into the life, crimes, and media storm which surrounded O'Bryan himself, a wildly incompetent optician and murderer whose grisly acts on a rainy Halloween night saw him christened both 'The Candy Man' and 'The Man Who Killed Halloween.' The 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... With Bonus Episodes released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus a range of exclusive content on Patreon, 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Haunting Season 2023 Episode #3 | 23 Oct 2023 | 01:19:54 | |
These are nights of long shadows, where hollowed pumpkins watch with empty mouths and scarecrows stand lonely in the mist: it's Haunting Season, and time to feel afraid! For their third weekly double-bill of original ghost stories, Eleanor and Martin tell The Audience, a creeping chronicle of political horror, and The Coal Hole, a tale of fear real or imagined, told through a child's eyes, all before a brief chat about their inspirations at the end. The 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... With Bonus Episodes released on Thursdays (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) plus a range of exclusive content on Patreon, 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dying Arts #4: Corn Dollies | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:23:29 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the dying art of corn dolly making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the link between European beliefs around 'Harvest Maidens,' 'Corn Spirits,' and elaborately fashioned 'corn tokens,' including English regional variants such as the Worcester Crown and the Yorkshire Spiral, then dig into traditions recorded by James Frazer in his book The Golden Bough as well as techniques, methodology, and recent famous examples of Corn Dollies, such as the stunning straw work figures exhibited by Fred Mizen at The Festival of Britain. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Haunting Season 2023 Episode #2 | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:07:11 | |
The evenings are getting darker, and there's a spine-chilling tingle in the air, which can only mean one thing: it's Haunting Season! For their second weekly double-bill of original ghost stories, Martin and Eleanor step outside their comfort zones and tell Right Then, My Love, a twisted tale of old-aged terror, and The Blackberry Pickers, a Gothic romance where the sweetest fruit ferments into horror, all before a brief chat about their inspirations at the end. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Three Ravens Bestiary #4: Demons | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:38:37 | |
In this Haunting Season Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the arcane history of demons. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they move through Ancient Greek and Roman concepts of the demonic, discussing primal forces such as Nemesis, Eros and Phobos, then reach back further, to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, and demons such as Ammit, The Devourer of Corpses, Memy, a flint-knife wielding giraffe, and Pazazu, King of the South Wind. Then they leap ahead into the wild world of post-Abrahamic demons, from Lucifer and Satan to Asmodeus, the Dybbuk, the Mazzikin, Se'irim, and more... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Haunting Season 2023 Episode #1 | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:53:18 | |
Grab yourself a mug of something warm, or maybe a glass of something stronger, wrap yourself in a blanket, close the curtains, and light some candles: it's Three Ravens Haunting Season and time to get spooky! For their first weekly double-bill of original ghost stories, Eleanor and Martin tell two 20th century tales, The Rosemary Branch, about a chilling encounter on a steam train, and Tomfoolery, an unsettling story of childhood pranks gone wrong, all before a brief chat about their inspirations at the end. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Magic and Medicines #4: Ouija | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:28:51 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin start their month-long 'Haunting Season' with a discussion of the history of Ouija. Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the first recorded Spirit Boards from 12th century China, then dig into their next appearance: as the Ouija Board, which named itself, along with the Spiritualist Movement, the life and grisly death of William Fuld, the 'Father of Ouija,' and how perceptions of Ouija changed from that of a family parlour game into something far more sinister... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 4 Episode 13: Sussex (Live at Chichester Festival!) | 15 Jul 2024 | 01:59:02 | |
For our Series 4 finale we've got something really special: our first-ever Three Ravens Live Show, all about Sussex, recorded at the Festival of Chichester! We start off with a full live performance of Three Ravens care of Eleanor and our friend and neighbour Ben Harber, and then have a chat about the curious history of Chichester itself. After that, it's time to talk Sussex - and there's so much to say! In addition to chatting about how recent archaeological discoveries are reframing our understanding of the county, the differences between a "Wealdsman" and and "Downsman," and a spectacular list of castles from a region that "Wunt Be Druv," we talk County Dishes, and drown in the excesses of Sussex Pond Pudding! After some folkloric chat about the ghosts of the Weald and Downland Museum, the wild doings and superb afterlife of Mad Jack Fuller, the Horsham Serpent, the fine tradition of Sussex baby eating, and much more besides, it's on to the main event: Martin's story "The Many Adventures of Arundel The Horse (and His Blundering Knight, Sir Bevis of Hampton)." Thank you so much to everyone who came along, and to you for supporting and listening to Three Ravens, and we'll be back to round out the series with our thirteenth Local Legends interview with Dr Paul Quinn, Director of the Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction. The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 13: Yorkshire | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:08:21 | |
For the Three Ravens Series 2 finale, Martin and Eleanor yomp to Yorkshire, England's largest county, releasing an appropriately-sized bumper episode! After looking ahead to Haunting Season, and discussing Old Man Day and the rather grisly tradition of Goose Riding, they load up the steam engine and traverse the history and folklore of Yorkshire - from the ancient city of York and beautiful places like Whitby and Mother Shipton's Cave to tales of feuding giants, cantankerous kelpies, very smelly werewolves, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Discovery of Supposed Witchcraft." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Something Wicked #3: The Red Barn Murder | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:23:25 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss a ghostly murder that took the Victorian world by storm. Part of the "Something Wicked" series, they chat about the life of William Corder and his lover, Maria Marten, whose ghost returned after she was killed to help solve the crime. With a case that travels from Suffolk to London and involves a book bound in human skin, a haunted skull, an electrocuted cadaver, and mobs of people stripping the murder site and grave of the deceased for mementos, join us for a chat about this salacious murder solved by the spectre of the victim, which also birthed the most successful play of the mid-19th century... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 12: Cheshire | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:04:39 | |
On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin venture to Cheshire, a county rich with ancient mysteries. After discussing Old Holy Rood Day and St Helena, they dabble in the River Dee and then dive into the history and folklore of Cheshire - from the Lindow Man and Maiden Castle to the Dragon of Moston, the many mysteries of Alderley Edge, the ghost duck of Tushingham's Blue Bell Inn, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Mermaid of Rostherne Mere." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dying Arts #3: Marionette Making | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:27:00 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of marionette-making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss puppetry in general, including the history of the tradition across different cultures, then dig into the specific methods used by marionette-makers and marionettists - art forms which were once ubiquitous across Europe and Great Britain, but which are now only really extant in England at five specialist theatres... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 11: Northumberland | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:00:07 | |
On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Northumberland, heart of the once mighty Kingdom of Northumbria. Once they've had a quick chat about Samuel Johnson Commemoration Day and the Southwark Fair, they blow the dust off their manuscripts to illuminate the history and folklore of Northumberland - from the Mesolithic remains of the Howick House and stunning sites like Bamburgh Castle to tales of boggarts, bluecaps, the Beast of Bolam Lake, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Fish and the Ring." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Three Ravens Bestiary #3: The Phoenix | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:21:17 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the immortal fire-bird of legend, the phoenix! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they start by unpacking the earliest known references to the phoenix via Hesiod, Herodotus and Pliny The Elder, then start to draw connections between those early works and the Phoenicians, Christian writing, Victorian fantasy fiction, and similar creatures from other cultures including the Ancient Egyptian god Bennu, the Chinese Fenghuang, and the Konrul of Mongol myth. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 10: Surrey | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:54:14 | |
On this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin sojourn in Surrey, a county whose borders have changed in every direction over time. After discussing Saint Felix and St Regula and the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, they raise their blue and gold banners and charge into the history and folklore of Surrey - from Hampton Court and Reigate's Barons' Caves to the Silent Pool, the Buckland Shag, Mother Ludlum and the Devil's Jumps, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Tale of Blanche Heriot." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Magic and Medicines #3: Curse Reversals | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:18:04 | |
In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin offer solutions to try if you've been hexed! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they briefly discuss the history and logic of curses and offer examples from tablet fragments excavated from the hot springs at the Roman shrine to Sulis in Bath, then dig into a set of case studies: what do you do if you've been hexed with prickling pains, or are a fisherman who can't net a catch, or you have been 'overlooked' by a witch and can't catch a break? Between the prudent use of black salt, the art of capturing shadows, unsavoury acts involving toads, and more, fear not: Eleanor's got your back! Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 9: Berkshire | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:01:59 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor bustle to Berkshire, the "Royal County," and tell the tale of "Herne the Hunter." After chatting through a raft of folk festivals taking place this week, including Nutting Day, the Hop Hoodening, and Colchester's Barnet Fair, they cut to the chase and explore the history and folklore of Berkshire - from Windsor Castle and the Headless Ghost of Hampden Pye to the tale of the Vicar of Bray, the Blind Woodcutter of Bruelle, the origins of the Order of the Garter, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "Herne the Hunter." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Something Wicked #2: The Blood Countess | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:33:41 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the dark life of Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess." Part of the "Something Wicked" series, they discuss the 16th century penchant for stories of witches, magicians and the occult, the context in which Bathory lived in Renaissance Hungary, her "Black Knight" husband, and the litany of crimes which earned Bathory the title of "Most Prolific Female Serial Killer in History..." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Local Legends #12: Amy Boucher | 13 Jul 2024 | 01:26:23 | |
For our penultimate Local Legends episode for Series 4, Martin gathers round the campfire to talk about the folklore of Shropshire with Amy Boucher. Amy is a writer and a folklorist, an educator and a podcaster. She focuses on her native Shropshire, with her emphasis primarily being on the interplay between folklore, history and the paranormal. Like many of us, Amy is fascinated by perceptions of the past as seen through the lens of folk beliefs. We first encountered her through Twitter, and tumbled headlong into her blog, Nearly Knowledgeable History, which is amazing. And from there we listened to her audiodrama podcast ‘Best of Men’ which, if you’re after a spooky adventure, comes highly recommended! If you read Haunted Magazine then there’s every chance you’ll know Amy from its pages. She is an Ambassador for Haunted, her articles are great, and just this month Amy announced her new podcast, The Shropshire Witches. As you will shortly hear, Amy is incredibly well-informed and passionate about Shropshire’s folklore. She could talk Shropshire for days, and be consistently interesting and funny, and we're so happy to be finally sharing our chat, which we recorded a few weeks ago. To learn more about Amy and her work, visit nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com. The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 8: Huntingdonshire | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:58:33 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin head to Huntingdonshire, a historic county latterly absorbed into Cambridgeshire. With the episode released on both Apple Pie Day and St Augustine of Hippo's Day, they discuss the duties of an Apple Pie Princess and commiserate over the lack of hippo saints, then light their lamps and illuminate the history and folklore of Huntingdonshire - from The Witch of Warboys and the ghosts of Hinchingbrooke House to George Walpole's deeply eccentric pleasure cruise of 1774, the ancient Straw Bear festival, legends of the Fen Tiger, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Lantern Men." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dying Arts #2: Vellum and Parchment Making | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:17:47 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of vellum making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the differences between vellum and parchment, describe the processes involved in turning animal skin into stationery, and show a little love to a critically endangered craft with only two professionals practitioners currently active in the UK today - despite it historically being the most reliable way of retaining writing, outside of carving words into stone... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 7: Devon | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:52:05 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor decamp to Devon and tell the tale of "The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor." After a nod to Grasmere's traditional Sports Festival and St Philibert's Day, they bomb down the Atlantic Highway to Devon and explore its history and folklore - from Kents Cavern and the Ottery St Mary Tar Barrel celebrations to tales of Old Crockern, pony-riding faeries, the legends of Crazywell Pool, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Three Ravens Bestiary #2: Banshees | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:22:57 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the uncanny history and folklore of Banshees. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they leaf through historical sources, including the 12th century Triumph of Turlough and The Book of the Dun Cow, before chatting about the links between banshees and Irish national folk traditions, including keening, the banshee's links to the Morrigan, accounts of her tortured wail, and offer advice to avoid getting a cursed comb chucked through your window... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 6: Westmoreland | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:48:25 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin gallop to Westmoreland, a western part of Cumbria. With the episode released on St Arnulf's Day, they discuss his wolf-hampered hermitude and life of drink, then hop onto horseback to explore the history and folklore of Westmoreland - from Kendal Mint Cake and the curse of Calgarth Hall to the malicious fairies of the Old Man of Coniston, the secret lake of Podnet Tarn, the mythic tragedy of Aira Force Fells, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Witch of Westmoreland." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Magic and Medicines #2: Love Spells | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:24:08 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin discuss the morally and... well, literally sticky tradition of Love Spells. Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the morality of love spells, how people view love magic today versus how they saw it in the past, and explore a series of examples from Ancient Greece and Egypt right through the Middle Ages to today - including some cutting edge science dedicated to creating synthetic love potions in modern laboratories! Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 5: Cambridgeshire | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:56:23 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor journey to Cambridgeshire - and make a fuss about Peterborough for once! After a brief chat about Dog Days and the portentous movements of the heavens, they dig into the flooded fenlands of Cambridgeshire and explore its history and folklore - from Flag Fen and The Round Church to tales of the Shug Monkey, The Lantern Men, Tom Hickathrift, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "Hereward The Wake." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Something Wicked #1: The Werewolf of Bedburg | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:20:58 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the ghastly crimes of Peter Stumpp. Part of the new "Something Wicked" series, they discuss the centuries-long period known as The European Werewolf Panic, the horrific means whereby Peter Stumpp was executed, the even more horrific things he did to deserve such a grisly end, and chew over other tidbits including succubi, cannibalism and transformative magic garments. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 4: Worcestershire | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:53:38 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin wend their way to Worcestershire, home of the famous sauce which, turns out, is made from fermented fish! With the episode released on St Neot's Day, they discuss his life of crow conversion and fox frustration, chat about Lughnasa, then paddle down the River Severn to explore the history and folklore of Worcestershire - from black pears and haunted priest holes to the Witch of Pebworth, the faeries of Osebury Rock, the Curse of Raggedstone Hill, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Legend of the Swan." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dying Arts #1: Weaving | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:23:07 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the ancient craft of weaving... Part of the new "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the Radcliffe Red List, what weaving is, find surprising links between goddesses like Athena and Frigg and Artificial Intelligence, and explore the 28,000-year history of a craft we all take for granted. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Something Wicked #10: H.H. Holmes | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:21:10 | |
In our final bonus episode for Series 4, we're exploring the truly wild life and genuinely abominable crimes of H.H. Holmes, America's first serial killer. Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we start by chatting through how communication technology in the 19th century created a much more anonymous society, one in which a man born Herman Webster Mudgett in New Hampshire could grow up and skip across national borders, and between over a half dozen states, to assume new identities and commit both audacious acts of fraud and ghastly murder sprees for over 20 years without getting caught. We then discuss the specifics of Mudgett's life, including his multiple marriages, early career selling cadavers, and the journey that brought him to his most infamous hunting ground: Chicago, at the time of the 1893 World's Fair. From his many wild money-making schemes to the construction of his custom-built 'Murder Castle' into which he lured and dissected his victims - thought to number up to 200 people - we dig into the details. What is actually known about what he did, what is speculated upon, and how the "yellow journalism" of his time made Holmes a folk hero - all before the truth started to emerge about his grisly journey to incarceration and, ultimately, the hangman's noose. Along the way we'll also be answering important questions, such as, how many wives is too many wives? And how exactly do you build a Murder Castle? But unlike some of our previous Something Wicked subjects, there's no ambiguity about this one: Herman Mudgett was an extraordinarily evil man, and to discover quite how evil then do be sure to gather round the campfire and listen in... The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 3: Northamptonshire | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:59:02 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor explore Northamptonshire, the "county of squires and spires." With the episode released the day before both St Christopher's Day and St James' Day, they talk dog-headed warrior monks and fortuitous oyster shucking before catching a canal boat to Northamptonshire to explore its history and folklore - from the Great Fire of Northampton and Rushton Triangular Lodge to tales of drumming wells, witches flying on pigs, and lots of ghosts! Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Hexham Heads." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Three Ravens Bestiary #1: Unicorns | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:15:43 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor talk about the surprising history and folklore of Unicorns. Part of the new "Three Ravens Bestiary" series, they discuss the historical evidence of unicorns from Ancient Babylon, Persepolis and the Indus Valley before digging into the ways unicorns have been differently depicted through Ancient Greek writings, the Bible, Medieval tapestries, Scottish nationalism, and the modern-day LGBTQIA+ movement. Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 2: Dorset | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:55:31 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin venture to Dorset, birth-county of Thomas Hardy. With the episode released on St Kenelm's Day, they chat through the macabre and fantastical story of his extraordinary murder, then leap onto horseback and gallop through the history and folklore of Dorset - from the Jurassic Coast and the annual Knob Festival to the Dorset Ooser, the Portland Mer-Chicken, the Shapwick Crab, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "William Doggett the Vampire Ghost." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Magic and Medicines #1: Witch Bottles | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:22:10 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the uncanny tradition of Witch Bottles. Part of the new "Magic and Medicines" series, they discuss what witch bottles are, their range of uses, ingredients, and their strange connections to Renaissance-era Cardinal Bellarmine and the occultist Giordano Bruno, all before digging into well-recorded stories about their power - some from as late as the mid-20th century! Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 1: Cumberland | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:51:45 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting On the first episode of Series 2 of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor head to Cumberland, England's most north-westerly county. With the episode released just before St Benedict's Day, they discuss the tenets of, and assassination attempts against, the "Father of Western Monasticism," then scramble up the Pennine Hills to discuss the history and folklore of Cumberland - from Hadrian's Wall and the court of Eveling, England's faerie king, to rumours of winged hedgehogs, a spectral monk who cried himself to death, the legend of the outlaw Adam Bell, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "Long Meg and her Daughters." Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 2 Episode 0: New Ground | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:09:48 | |
VOTE FOR THE THREE RAVENS PODCAST IN THE BRITISH PODCAST AWARDS HERE: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting In advance of the launch of Series 2, Eleanor and Martin discuss what they've learned and what's coming next. In addition to chatting through things they learned during Series 1, they discuss some of their new ideas, including the sequences of Bonus Episodes they will be releasing in the weeks ahead, Magic and Medicine, the Three Ravens Bestiary, Dying Arts, and Something Wicked, as well as new Patreon-exclusive content such as the Three Ravens Film Club. Then they mention some of the counties they will be discussing over the next 13 episodes, and some of the stories they are excited to tell... Learn more about The Three Ravens Podcast at www.threeravenspodcast.com and join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Listener Episode #1: Yews, Pimpernels, and Cuckoo Pens | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:17:28 | |
In our first-ever Listener Episode, we read four stories and a poem sent in by members of the Three Ravens community. The stories are "The Crowhurst Yew" from Georgia, "The Folklore of the Scarlet Pimpernel" from Dawn, "The Myth of the Cuckoo Pen" from David, and "Badbury Clump" from Dawn. We then end the episode with a short poem called "Losing Faerie" which was submitted to us by Tim Lambon. To send us your own folktales to be read on future listener episodes, please email us at threeravenspodcast@gmail.com, and we'll be back next week for the launch of Series 2! REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Three Heroes | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:00:44 | |
The final in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 2 starts in July. We’ve entitled this episode Three Heroes because it contains three of our tales of heroism and derring-do, including our Warwickshire story, Guy of Warwick, our Durham story, The Sockburn Wyrm, and our Middlesex story, Brutus of Troy and the Giant Gogmagog. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Three Devils | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:59:44 | |
The second in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 2 starts in July. We’ve entitled this episode Three Devils because it contains three of our devil tales, including our Lancashire story, The Cockerham Devil, our Sussex story, Cuthman of Steyning and The Devil, and our Shropshire story, The Legend of a Cat. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus Episode: Three Witches | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
The first in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to plug the gap before Season 2 starts in July. We’ve entitled this episode Three Witches because it contains three of our witch tales, including our Kent story, The Queen of Bones, our Somerset story, The Restless Witch of Sandhill, and our Nottinghamshire story, The Blidworth Witch. REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 4 Episode 12: Shropshire | 08 Jul 2024 | 01:21:01 | |
On this week's episode we're headed back to Shropshire in North West England, and Eleanor is telling a Devil tale with a twist... We start off chatting about St Killian, about whom Martin is decidedly unimpressed, after which we sidle on into Shropshire! In addition to talking about the Wrekin, A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad, and the morbid nature of some of Shropshire's folk magic, we get the pastry out once again for this week's County Dish, Fidget Pie! After some folkloric chat about topics including Fulk Fitzwarin, Mitchell's Fold stone circle, and the witch Nanny Morgan, plus some excerpts from this week's devilishly good Local Legends interview with Shropshire native Haunted magazine's Amy Boucher, author of the outstanding Nearly Knowledgeable blog, it's on to the main event: Eleanor's story "A Game of Cards." Speak to you again on Thursday for our last Something Wicked bonus episode for the series, all about H.H. Holmes and, if you're a Patreon supporter, our Patreon Exclusive for July about England's Atlantis, the lost city of Dunwich! The 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 (Magic and Medicines about folk remedies and arcane spells, Three Ravens Bestiary about cryptids and mythical creatures, Dying Arts about endangered heritage crafts, and Something Wicked about folkloric true crime from across history) 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 Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 1 Episode 13: Suffolk | 29 May 2023 | 00:57:17 | |
On the final episode of Series 1 of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin venture to Suffolk, the county of Eleanor's birth. With the episode released on Oak Apple Day, they talk Charles II and the day's strange association with bottom-pinching, all before paddling round the coast to discuss the history and folklore from Suffolk - from The Green Children of Woolpit and the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident to Black Shuck, the sunken city of Dunwich, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "The Wild Man of Orford." REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 1 Episode 12: Shropshire | 22 May 2023 | 01:02:47 | |
In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor venture to wild and wondrous Shropshire. With the episode released on no particular Feast Day, they chat through options from either side, then discuss the incredibly rich history and folklore of Shropshire - from Eadric The Wild and The Wrekin Giants to the Monster Fish of Bomere Pool and The Bridgenorth Witch. Then it's time for the main event: Martin's telling of "The Legend of a Cat." REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Series 1 Episode 11: Middlesex | 15 May 2023 | 00:57:37 | |
In this episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin head to Middlesex, which most people now call 'London.' With the episode released on St Dympna's Day, they talk about her life, which - spoilers - was pretty rough, as well as Toad Fairs and Franklin Days, all before tucking into a giant-sized helping of history and folklore from Middlesex - from Livery Companies and inter-dimensional portals to Old Father Thames, the vanishing village of Elswick, and much more besides. Then it's time for the main event: Eleanor's telling of "Brutus of Troy and the Giant Gogmagog." REGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOUR Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||