Category: Welsh culture

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 & Folklore from Wales podcast now available on Amazon Music

Amazon Music users can now listen to the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast on all of their devices. The Ghosts of Folklore of Wales podcast can now be streamed and downloaded on Amazon Music. That means you’ve now got even more places to listen to the world’s first podcast dedicated to […]

Halloween in Wales: Celebrate the Welsh Nos Calan Gaeaf on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast

Halloween in Wales on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast: Explore the dark history of All Hallows’ Eve and the Welsh Nos Calan Gaeaf on five special episodes of the Ghosts & Folklore podcast with Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales/ Paranormal Wales).

The Dark History of Beer; or, How a Welsh witch invented mead: Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast EP15

Join me for a journey in search of the Welsh enchantress who brewed beer in her cauldron, the Gothic folklore surrounding alcohol at funerals, and other macabre traditions from “weird” Wales Welcome to the 15th episode of my “curious” Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast – the “dark history of beer”! It’s all about alcohol […]