For fans of the paranormal, Yvette Fielding needs no introduction. Best known for her long-running TV show Most Haunted, Yvette brought ghost hunting into the spotlight and into homes across the UK. Now, on her podcast Paranormal Activity with Yvette Fielding, she delves deeper into all things supernatural— and Mark Rees had the pleasure of…
Fairy gold: Ever wondered about the secrets behind sudden, inexplicable wealth in folklore? In the latest episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, host Mark Rees dives into the captivating tales of Welsh fairy gold. These stories, rich with mystery and enchantment, reveal how encounters with the Tylwyth Teg—the fair folk of Wales—could…
The Ghosts and Folklore Podcast is celebrating a monumental milestone – Episode 150 – with a some Christmas spirits and an eerie twist. For this special festive edition, host Mark Rees blends the magic of the holiday season with haunting tales and mysterious folklore. Get ready for a journey into the strange and supernatural, featuring…
Mark appeared as a guest expert on BBC Radio Wales on December 15, 2024, at 6 PM to explore the fascinating world of festive folklore and spine-tingling Christmas ghosts with Rob Phillips. This special seasonal episode was a seasonal look at the sometimes eerie traditions of Wales during the holiday season. There was even an…
Mark Rees recently appeared as a guest expert on the History Extra podcast, part of the popular “Everything you wanted to know about…” series. In this episode, he dives deep into the mystical world of Welsh legends. He answers listener questions and sheds light on the extraordinary stories and creatures woven into the fabric of…
Ahead of Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf), Mark Rees revisited one of his favourite haunted locations for S4C Newyddion, the Welsh-language news platform that creates content for TV and online audiences. The spooky destination? The Prince of Wales pub in Kenfig — a site rich in ghostly history and eerie folklore. What ghost stories are attached…
Mark Rees contributes to special BBC investigation into Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh Halloween Discover the ancient and eerie traditions of Nos Calan Gaeaf – the Welsh spirit night akin to Halloween – in a new radio documentary from BBC Radio Wales. Join presenter Carys Eleri at the St Fagans National Museum of History as…
Mark Rees talks about the Ghosts and Folklore of Swansea and Gower in Rhossili on Halloween Eve Looking for the perfect way to celebrate Halloween Eve? Can’t wait until Nos Calan Gaeaf to get spooky? Join us on October 30th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for an unforgettable evening (afternoon?) of spooky stories and…
Mark Rees will be signing books in Cover to Cover, Swansea, on Halloween weekend Fascinated by ghost stories, local legends, and eerie encounters? Then mark your calendars for a special Halloween event: Mark will be signing copies of his Paranormal Wales books at Cover to Cover in Mumbles on Saturday, October 26, from 2 p.m….
