Beware the Devil Goats They may look harmless, but be warned—goats have a reputation for mischief that goes far beyond their cheeky grins. For centuries, whispers of their ties to the Devil and other dark forces have haunted folklore, leaving many to wonder: are they really as innocent as they seem? In this spine-tingling folk…
The Haunted Highway: Phantom Coaches and the Ice-cold Ghosts For centuries, travellers on a lonely Welsh road have reported an eerie sight—a phantom coach racing through the night. The carriage, drawn by black horses, never slows down. No matter how much time passes, it keeps returning. But that’s not all. Along the same route, shadowy…
Why Do We Wear Leeks on St David’s Day? Every year on 1 March, people across Wales and beyond celebrate St David’s Day. But have you ever wondered why the humble leek is so closely linked to the nation’s patron saint? Welsh folklore tells us that leeks weren’t just for seasoning soup. They were powerful…
Podcast: EP38 Vampires of the Valley and Other Strange Creatures: Witches, dog demons, the Devil, a poison fish and a real-life “Dracula” are lurking in the shadows on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
Podcast: Pesky Poltergeists in Wild Wales: Evil spirits from the “invisible world” attack unsuspecting victims in Wales’ oldest “real-life” ghost stories on EP37 of the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast.
Ghosts, Devils and Death Omens; or, A Wild Night by the Romantic Lakes: A Victorian landscape artist gets a shock on the Ghosts of Wales podcast!
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast EP35: The Dark Fairy Tale of Rhys and Llewellyn: Have you heard fairy music playing in the woods at night? What would happen if you followed it? Find out on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast!
Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast EP34: Witchcraft by the Sea; or, A Tragic Prophesy: An eerie “real life” ghost story of death omens, clairvoyance, and a witch’s dire prophesy on the Welsh coast – Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast with Mark Rees
Love stories often come with their fair share of heartache, and Wales’ very own patron saint of lovers, St Dwynwen, is no exception. Her story, rooted in 5th-century Wales, is one of heartbreak, devotion, and the enduring power of love. Who Was St Dwynwen? Dwynwen’s life wasn’t easy. According to legend, she was a beautiful…
