Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees

A podcast by Mark Rees - Thursdays

Thursdays

149 Episodes

  1. EP29 The Magical Christmas Tree... and a few ghosts!: The curious tale of a tree that blossomed in a west Wales garden every Christmas Eve, and some gothic ghost stories to go with it

    Published: 17/12/2020
  2. EP28 A Ghost Story for Christmas Eve; or, Festive Spirits at the Inn: A real-life tale of paranormal activity at a Welsh town's "most haunted" pub on the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

    Published: 10/12/2020
  3. EP27 Mari Lwyd, the Welsh Christmas "Ghost Horse": Secret history and folklore of the "bone horse" of Wales, a peculiar custom in which a horse's skull disturbs people late at night for beer and cake

    Published: 3/12/2020
  4. EP26 Ghost Hunting in Wales' "Most Haunted" Places: Paranormal investigators Cymru Paranormal reveal what it's REALLY like to search for the supernatural in some of the spookiest Welsh locations

    Published: 26/11/2020
  5. EP25 The Secret Islands of the Faeries: How the fairies of Wales are connected to King Arthur, why they are called y Tylwyth Teg, and more Welsh folklore about the fair folk who haunted the forests

    Published: 19/11/2020
  6. EP24 The Cursed Room at Wales' National Stadium: How a jinx caused rugby and football teams to lose games at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, and the Welsh artist-turned-exorcist who banished the ghosts

    Published: 12/11/2020
  7. EP23 Guy Fawkes Night: The folklore, traditions, history and ghosts of Bonfire Night, and how Noson Guto Ffowc was celebrated in Wales following the Halloween/ Nos Calan Gaeaf parties

    Published: 5/11/2020
  8. EP22 Halloween Special - Ghosts of Wales Live!: Explore Wales' "most haunted" places in Mark Rees' new book Paranormal Wales, ghost hunting with Cymru Paranormal and Welsh storyteller Owen Staton

    Published: 29/10/2020
  9. EP21 Spooky Halloween Folklore and Traditions of Wales: How to celebrate Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh Halloween, with Gothic ghost stories and long-lost lore of death omens and witches

    Published: 22/10/2020
  10. EP20 Halloween in Wales: The secret history and strange traditions of Nos Calan Gaeaf, the Welsh All Hallows' Eve, from the bonfires of Druids to ghosts, goblins, witches, fairies and pixies

    Published: 15/10/2020
  11. EP19 The Jack-O'-Lantern of Wales: A Halloween special exploring the most horrible history of a "dreaded ghost" which haunted the dark Welsh forests on Nos Calan Gaeaf

    Published: 8/10/2020
  12. EP18 The History of Halloween: From ancient Celtic festival to American holiday, the origin of jack-o'-lanterns, trick-or-treat & the Welsh Nos Calan Gaeaf in a podcast beaming from Wales to the world

    Published: 1/10/2020
  13. EP17 The Devil's Bridge: Did Satan really build a bridge in Wales in exchange for the soul of an old Welsh woman? Find out in the real story behind the folk tale from haunted Wales

    Published: 24/09/2020
  14. EP16 The Ghost Train from the Future: the real-life story of a paranormal locomotive which terrified a Welsh farmer as it hurtled around haunted Wales

    Published: 17/09/2020
  15. EP15 The Dark History of Beer: How a Welsh witch invented mead, the Gothic folklore surrounding funerals, and other macabre traditions from Wales

    Published: 10/09/2020
  16. EP14 The Realm of Faerie: The secret origin of the fairy folk of Wales, and old Welsh beliefs in fairies and folklore

    Published: 3/09/2020
  17. EP13 The Ghost of a Killer; or, The Wraith of a Murderer Stalks Abroad: a real-life Ghosts of Wales story in which a spirit is said to have returned to haunt his former neighbours in Victorian Swansea

    Published: 27/08/2020
  18. EP12 The Headless Jesus and other real-life ghost stories from Wales: A special bonus episode of Ghosts & Folklore with Mark Rees for Haunted Happening

    Published: 21/08/2020
  19. EP11 The art of storytelling with Owen Staton; or, the eerie Welsh folk tale of Rhys and Meinir and other ghost stories

    Published: 20/08/2020
  20. EP10 The Ghosts of Gwrych Castle: Paranormal activity has long been reported at the haunted Welsh castle where ”I‘m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!” is filmed - Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast

    Published: 13/08/2020

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Ghosts and Folklore of Wales with Mark Rees podcast: Dive deep into ghost stories, ancient lore, myths, and legends from haunted Wales. Join author and journalist Mark Rees (Ghosts of Wales, Paranormal Wales) – ”arguably Wales’ leading authority on the curious and paranormal aspects of the country’s history” – for a journey through the weird and wonderful history of Cymru and beyond. From “most haunted” Welsh castles to fairy-filled forests, each episode explores spine-chilling topics like pesky poltergeists and uncanny apparitions; seasonal traditions such as the Mari Lwyd and Halloween (Nos Calan Gaeaf); real-life ghostbusters and paranormal investigators who venture into the unknown; and eerie customs like the Sin Eater and corpse candles. Listeners who enjoy uncovering unexplained mysteries, delving into the supernatural like The X-Files, or exploring haunted locations similar will love the tales lurking within. Discover the real-life hauntings behind legends, like the Skirrid Mountain Inn, or eerie events in the remote hills and forests of Wales, where legends like the mystical Ceffyl Dŵr or the dreaded Gwyllgi roam the night. If you’re a fan of horror classics, the ghostly atmospheres of Gothic stories, or the folklore and mythology found in The Mabinogion, this podcast is perfect for you. These gripping accounts will take you from ancient Druid rituals to modern-day Welsh witchcraft. Expect exciting ghost hunts, interviews with paranormal experts, and plenty of spine-tingling stories that will transport you to the haunted corners of Wales, where magic and the supernatural blend with history. Whether you’re fascinated by the macabre traditions of phantom funerals or intrigued by the legends of mythical creatures, the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast offers a captivating exploration of the unknown. Don’t miss an episode – subscribe now and unlock the paranormal secrets of haunted Wales with Mark Rees, where history, myth, and magic still cast a spell over the land.

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