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British big cats are not true cryptids since some sightings are of genuine big cats. But what of the
From clocks to calendars, the folklore of time deals with omens and portents of doom. Find out more
Place names can be a treasure trove of information. They also attract folklore, so how do you sort t
An altar to Antenociticus stands in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. He doesn't appear elsewhere in the
Jupiter was the chief of the Roman gods, but also the representative of the Roman state. Find out m
Mars is the Roman god of war. But it turns out there's more to him than swinging a sword around! Le
The Temple of Mithras lies under a London office block. But who discovered it and what was it for?
The Great North Museum is stuffed with altars dedicated to Roman gods - but what was the fascination
Many blogs and books focus on poisonous plant folklore but they don't place as much emphasis on toxi
Toxic plants often still possess magical properties, although extreme caution is required. Learn s
Common garden flowers can be just as exciting as their showy toxic counterparts. Learn some of the
The folklore of flowers is a huge topic, but it's often among the poisonous plants that we find the
Waterfalls attract tourists and photographers alike. What tales lurk beneath their waters? Learn s
Pools and lakes hold many secrets beneath their dark, quiet surface. Dark spirits, the restless dead
What strange spirits or superstitions lurk in the depths of river folklore? Why do so many rivers ha
Kelpies are water horses in Scottish folklore. Their appearances aren't at all welcome, given their
Money folklore covers the ways people try to use coins to bring luck, offer protection, or even bind
Called both lucky charms or amulets, certain objects have a long history of protecting people, bring
Love magic offers perhaps one of the most popular types of ritual. Find out about the charms and div
Home protection now involves tech, but in earlier times, people resorted to more magical means. Fi
