Discover the fascinating tradition of the Mari Lwyd, Welsh folklore’s most mysterious Christmas custom, on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast. The Mari Lwyd, often called the “Ghost Horse” or “Bone Horse,” is one of the most curious figures in Welsh folklore. This tradition, which dates back centuries, involves carrying a decorated horse’s skull…
Ghost hunting in Wales’ “most haunted” places: Paranormal investigators Cymru Paranormal reveal what it’s REALLY like to search for the supernatural in some of the spookiest Welsh locations
The Secret Islands of the Faeries: How the fairies of Wales are connected to King Arthur, why they are called y Tylwyth Teg, and more Welsh folklore about the fair folk who haunted the forests
Can a stadium really be cursed? And did a single changing room at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium cost football and rugby teams their biggest matches? That’s exactly what some believed at the turn of the century. More than ten football teams in a row – along with a few unlucky rugby teams – lost major finals…
Guy Fawkes Night special on the Ghosts and Folklore podcast: Can the ancient druids of Wales really lay claim to inventing the traditions of the 5th of November AND July the 4th? Explore the curious customs of Bonfire Night, or Noson Guto Ffowc as we say in Wales, on this special episode of the podcast.
Mark Rees has been shortlisted for Best Paranormal Book (Paranormal Wales) and Best Paranormal Podcast (Ghosts and Folklore of Wales) at Higgypop’s Paranormal Entertainment Awards.
Ghosts of Wales Live: A Halloween Special – Join the Paranormal Party! How are you celebrating Halloween this year? If you’re into ghost stories, Welsh folklore, and real-life paranormal investigations, why not join us for Ghosts of Wales Live – a Halloween special on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast? What’s in this episode?…
Great news for Halloween 2020! 👻 The Ghosts of Wales Live event is happening in 2020! 👻 The bad news? For reasons that don’t need explaining, this year’s event will be held online. But fear not — this shift to a virtual format means it could be the most popular Ghosts of Wales Live event…
Halloween is the perfect time to read some real-life Welsh ghost stories from Mark Rees: Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales and Curious Wales!
