Fabric of Folklore

Folktales can be strange, mystical, macabre and intriguing. Join us as we explore the stories, cultu

Episodes

Total: 88

Buckle up, fairy tale enthusiasts! We're kicking off this magical episode with some thrilling n

Why Are Festivals Culturally Important? In Episode 72, we sit down with Jacob Quijas, host of the Vi

How have fairies evolved in their representations from pre-Christian times to the modern day? In Epi

Did you know that many of the stories we recognize as Western, likely have origins in the Middle Eas

Did you know that many of the stories we recognize as Western, likely have origins in the Middle Eas

What is the power of a name? In this episode, we sit down with Alexandra Aikhenvald, Professor at th

Have you ever wondered why some folktales stand the test of time, captivating generation after gener

Is Krampus a villain we should fear, or is he Santa's sidekick?In episode 68, we speak with Jef

In Episode 67, Tony Walker—author, narrator, and host of the popular YouTube channel Classic Ghost S

Were the medieval times a dull era? In episode 66 Alli Templeton, a historian and author of the blog

Have you encountered the Latin American hauntress, La llorona? In episode 13 of Fairy Tale Flip we d

What do fairies have to do with Halloween? And should you be afraid? That is the question we discuss

Do you knock on wood or hold your breath when driving past a graveyard? Superstitions are a fascinat

What works come to mind when you think of Gothic literature? This dark and macabre genre features ma

Have you heard of the legend of the naked dead or the vanishing hitchhiker? Join us on episode 63 as

Have you ever heard of the Chinese fairy tale &quo

What could be more perfect than the combination of live theater and folklore? In episode 62, Henry C

Do you have a story that made a deep impact in your life? In episode 61, Laura Simms, an internation

What secrets lie within Scotland's ancient folklore? Graeme Johncock, author of Scotland Storie

Have you ever read a fairy tale, and wanted to better understand what it really meant? Get ready to