x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from the U.K

The Faerie Folk

Hello and welcome to The Faerie Folk - a travel, folklore and storytelling podcast that takes you on an magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom, without leaving the comfort of your own home. Join your mystical host as she guides you on an audio adventure to discover the rich history, culture and folklore of the U.K through immersive audio soundscapes, friendly narration and historical deep-dives. Each episode features a retelling of a local folktale, a discussion of

history stories for kids

All Episodes

19:26

Northern Ireland’s Giant's Causeway and Magical Music

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2021/01/01

Hello and welcome to season two of The Faerie Folk, the podcast that takes you on a magical tour to discover the myth and the magic of the United Kingdom - without leaving the comfort of your own home! Today's episode takes us over to Northern Ireland to explore The Giant's Causeway and the legend of the giant Fionn Mac Cumhaill who is said to have built it. Then join us as we fly away with the faeries once again, to discover the legend behind one of Northern Ireland's most famous songs. There’s

en

20:48

Northumberland's Woeful Worm and Faerie Friend

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/12/01

In the season one finale of The Faerie Folk, we travel up to Northumberland to discover the famous folktale known as 'The Laidly Worm Of Spindleston Heugh'. Then we finish our virtual journey in Rothley - the setting of a lesser-known story called 'My Ainsel', featuring a curious little boy and his new faerie friend. There’s more folktales, myths and legends waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/

en

19:45

Suffolk’s Changeling Child and Tricky Tom Tit Tot

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/11/01

Today’s episode takes us to the county of Suffolk in the East of England, where we discover the strange story of a young girl who claimed to have been stolen away by the faeries. Then we take a trip to a castle, to learn all about the trickster imp known as Tom Tit Tot. There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thefaeriefolk/ The music featured in today's

en

18:30

Shropshire's Paranormal Plane and Wandering Will O'...

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/10/01

Join us as we welcome in the autumn season with a rather spooky episode of The Faerie Folk! Learn all about the history of Halloween and how the festival we know and love came to be. Then travel to Shropshire to find out about the pilot who supposedly haunts the Arvo Lincoln plane in Cosford's RAF Museum - and finally discover the story behind the strange glowing phenomena known as the Will O' the Wisp. There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too:

en

23:13

Lincolnshire's Boastful Boggart and Iconic Imp

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/09/01

It's time for another Faerie Folk adventure! Today's episode is all about the county of Lincolnshire, where we meet Mumby's boastful boggart and learn all about the deal he made with a local farmer. Then we travel into the city of Lincoln, to discover the origins of one of its most famous folktales - the story of the Lincoln imp. There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/

en

37:18

The Legendary Loch Ness Monster

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/08/01

I'm sure you've already heard of the mysterious monster that is supposed to live within the murky depths of Loch Ness - but how much to do you know about her history? Come with us on an extra-long virtual adventure to the loch, where we follow Nessie's journey from the very beginning and learn about how one of Scotland's most famous and well-loved legends came to be. Have you been lucky enough to visit Loch Ness yourself? Let us know and share your pictures with us on social media: Twitter:

en

16:31

The Helpful Hob and Mysterious Merman of the North...

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/07/01

Are you ready for another Faerie Folk adventure? Today's journey takes us to The North York Moors where we learn all about the household spirit known as a Hob, that might secretly help out with some of your day-to-day chores - but only if you stay on its good side. We also take a trip down to the beach, to discover the legend of the Skinningrove merman and find out whether the 'man from the sea' was all that he seemed. There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter:

en

18:42

Somerset's Famous Faerie King And Ancient Standing...

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/05/31

Today we're traveling to Somerset to discover more magical creatures and traditional folktales. Our virtual adventure first takes us up to the top of Glastonbury Tor to meet the Faerie King Gwynn Ap Nudd and learn all about his encounter with the abbot, St. Collen. And then we journey over to the village of Stanton Drew, famous for its many ancient standing stone circles. Are they the neolithic monuments of a forgotten time, or is there a more fantastical backstory to their origin? There’s more

en

19:39

London’s Victorian Vision and Vicious Vampire

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/05/01

This week we’re traveling into the city to discover more of the United Kingdom’s most fascinating myths and legends. London is full of great ghost stories and frightening folklore - but just who was William Terriss and why does his ghost haunt the Adelphi Theatre? And did a vampire really stalk the grounds of Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? Join us for another magical tour and you might just find out! There’s more myths and magic waiting for you over on social media too: Twitter:

en

21:13

Scotland's Shapeshifting Seals And Fantastical Faeries

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/04/01

Our latest magical excursion takes us up to Scotland, to discover some traditional Scottish folktales. Meet the mysterious shape-shifting creatures known as selkies that swim close to the coast of Duncansby Head, right near John O’Groats. But what exactly is a selkie - and how did one bravely manage to turn a seal-killer from foe, to friend? Our journey then takes a turn down to the mystical area of Nithsdale, to learn about one woman's encounter with a member of the faerie folk - where all might

en

13:22

Devon's Famous Phantom and Haunting Hounds

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/03/01

Today we’re traveling to Devon, the county known for its cream teas, scrumpy… and ghostly apparitions. The Hairy Hands are one of Dartmoor’s most famous legends, but what exactly are they - and who do they belong to? We also travel to Buckfastleigh to meet Squire Cabell, the ‘monstrously evil man’ and his hellish hounds that haunt the Devonshire countryside. If you’re enjoying the podcast then let us know over on: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefaerie_folk/

en

14:31

Wales' Dragon Battle And Devil's Bridge

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/01/31

Today’s adventure takes us to Wales for an exciting look at some of the country’s most interesting myths and legends. Our first stop is Dinas Emrys, the hillock said to have once been the site of a great dragon battle. But why were the dragons fighting, and how did the area get its name? Then we journey on, to the uniquely named Devil’s Bridge where three magnificent bridges sit on top of one another. But why was the original one built - and who was the architect? Come along on another virtual

en

11:31

The Mystical Mermaids Of Cornwall

The Faerie Folk - Folklore, Myths and Legends from... ·

2020/01/01

Come and join us on our very first Faerie Folk adventure as we travel down to Cornwall - home to some of the U.K's most famous myths and legends. Discover the story of The Mermaid of Zennor and the charming singer who fell in love with her, and meet the vengeful Mermaid of Padstow and learn of the terrible curse that she bestowed on the town. The journey doesn’t end there! If you’re enjoying the podcast then come and join us over on: Twitter: twitter.com/thefaerie_folk Instagram:

en

33 results

Similar Podcasts

The Old Front Line

Paul Reed

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai

Madonna - Audio Biography

Inception Point Ai