What do you do when phantom hounds howl outside your home? What does it mean when a bird appears at the window? And are Wales’s – and England’s – death omens mere superstition… or something more? In this episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, Mark Rees explores the eerie world of Welsh…
Who was the mysterious Queen of the Lakes said to rule the waters of north Wales? How did one Pembrokeshire woman armed with only a pitchfork help defeat French invaders? And did Welsh folklore really tell of women strong enough to wrestle grown men, fight invading armies, and become giants? In this episode of the…
Across Wales, there are legends of churches that refused to stay where they were built, with some suggesting they were removed by supernatural agency… In episode 165 of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, Mark Rees explores some of these curious cases, drawn from traditions across west and mid-Wales, including Carmarthenshire, Radnorshire (now Powys),…
Is the ghost of a global opera superstar haunting her private Welsh castle? Or is something even stranger at work at Craig-y-Nos? What happens when the world’s greatest diva builds a fairytale home in the Swansea valley… and never quite leaves? Can a song recorded over a century ago still stir the spirits? And what…
What kind of uncanny creature leaps onto a corpse and rides in a hearse? What on earth are graveyard dogs? Is it a ghost? A supernatural omen? Or something stranger still? 👻🕯️ In this week’s episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast, author and folklorist Mark Rees dives deep into the unexplained with…
Who knocks at midnight—and what do they want? Are these uncanny visitors of the night bringing gifts or a curse? When a knock came at midnight, the family inside had no idea the supernatural visitors weren’t just visiting—they were hunting. A seemingly generous call from the Tylwyth Teg—the fairy folk of Welsh folklore—soon unravels into…
Kidwelly Castle: an imposing ruin standing guard over the River Gwendraeth, steeped in centuries of history, rebellion, and bloodshed. But beyond its picturesque exterior lies something far more unsettling—whispers of ghostly figures, lingering spirits, and the chilling legend of Wales’ first warrior princess, Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd. What makes Kidwelly one of Wales’ most haunted castles?…
Welcome to the latest episode of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales Podcast, in which we explore… ghost dogs! Yes, this week, we’re diving into a topic that’s bound to send shivers down your spine: ghost dogs. Those eerie canine spirits that, while some remain loyal and friendly, others aren’t quite as welcoming. You might…
Halloween is almost here, making it the perfect time to dive into Wales’ eerie Nos Calan Gaeaf traditions. This year, Mark Rees will be celebrating with two – yes, two! – Halloween episodes of the podcast, complete with special guests! For centuries, Wales has celebrated Halloween with unique customs and legends. On the Ghosts and…
