Category: Illustrated Tales of Wales

The History of Halloween: Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast

EP18 The History of Halloween Join Mark Rees (author of Ghosts of Wales/ Paranormal Wales) for a whirlwind tour through the history of Halloween! From ancient Celtic festivals to modern-day America, this concise journey through the dark past of the spookiest day of the year takes a look at such questions as: • Where did […]

Devil’s Bridge: Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast

Did Satan really build a bridge in Wales – the notorious Devil’s Bridge – in exchange for the soul of an old Welsh woman? In this episode of the GHOSTS & FOLKLORE podcast, join Mark Rees (author of Ghosts of Wales/ Paranormal Wales etc.) for a journey in search of Satan himself who, it is claimed, built a bridge over a great chasm in exchange for the soul of an old Welsh widow.

Illustrated Tales of Wales, a new book of Welsh folklore, myths and legends from Mark Rees

Illustrated Tales of Wales, a new book of Welsh folklore, myths and legends from Mark Rees: Cover reveal and publication date for new book of Welsh folklore, myths and legends

Ghosts of Wales on Folklore Thursday

Mark Rees’ research into the “Ghosts of Wales” can be read on the Folklore Thursday website The “Ghosts of Wales” are no ordinary ghost stories, and Folklore Thursday is no ordinary website. On Mark Rees’ Folklore Thursday page you’ll find tales of: • A murderer who returned from beyond the grave. • A two-headed phantom […]