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Sage is delicious and versatile, appearing in magic for love and remembrance, as well as a host of f
Parsley has links with death dating to ancient Greece. How is it also linked to both love magic and
In this fifth episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to Dr Alessandra Pino, the author of A G
According to King's Lynn legend, the diamond-shaped brick emblazoned with a heart has a connection t
Meg of Meldon is Northumberland's most famous witch. But was she really a witch, or just a hard-hear
Mother Red Cap once gave her name to a Camden pub, now known as the World's End on Camden High Stree
Is the Witch of Wookey Hole really petrified in the famous Somerset cave system? Or is it just an ol
Callaly Castle stands around 9 miles west of Alnwick. It's a Grade I listed building, although there
In this fourth episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat to Brandi, the brains and beauty behind
Katharine Briggs considers the brownies as one of the "most easily described and most recognizable"
The barguest is a fascinating creature, most often found in the folklore of northern England. In ma
Many lonely and remote parts of the British Isles echo with tales of local spirits. Whether they're
Cider has a long history, especially here in Britain. When the Romans arrived in Britain, they disco
Coffee is an incredibly popular drink all over the world. Director David Lynch reportedly said, "Eve
Like beer, wine has enjoyed a long and prosperous history. It's been enjoyed by the ancients, used a
The folklore of tea is woven through the history of this fascinating plant. Well-known for its use i
Beer is a popular drink in many parts of the world. In the US, it's the most popular alcoholic bever
There are few flowers quite as recognisable as the lily. Yet despite its beauty, the lily is a toxic
From cleaning wounds to repelling plague, lavender has had a myriad of uses throughout the centuries
The Alnwick Poison Garden is the modern descendant of the medieval apothecary garden. Find out how
