Join Mark Rees as he goes in search of the secret history of Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh Halloween, on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
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The Welsh Jack-o’-Lantern: Halloween on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast
The Welsh jack-o’-lantern is far more terrifying than some Halloween pumpkin. Mark Rees investigates on the Ghosts & Folklore of Wales podcast.
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 […]
The A-Z of Curious Wales, the new book from Mark Rees, is OUT NOW!
The A-Z of Curious Wales, the new book from Mark Rees, is OUT NOW!
NEW BOOK: The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks out now
The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks is available now from all good bookshops. The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks, the second “little book” from Mark Rees, is available now. Following on from The Little Book of Welsh Culture (The History Press, 2016), this was by far the most challenging book that I’ve written to date. […]