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Folklore Forensics is a solo, narrative-driven podcast where myth meets true crime. Each episode reinvestigates mythology and folklore from around the world as unresolved cases—reconstructing timelines, examining motives, and analyzing the evidence hidden within the myth.From familiar gods to lesser-known folktales, these stories are put under the same scrutiny as modern crimes. What details were exaggerated? What facts were lost to time? And what truths might still be buried beneath centuries of storytelling?You’ve heard the story. Now hear the case.

✨Calm, soft-spoken, ASMR Irish folklore. 🪾For sleep, calm, and relaxation. 🌙New episodes weekly. The Irish Folklore Archive is a preservation effort. If you feel inclined to support the work, you can do so here: https://paypal.me/irishfolklorearchive

Ben Whishaw and Philip Glenister star in these six plays telling the story of the fabled 5th Century king. Britain, 493 AD. When 17-year-old stable boy Arran is visited by Merlin, he is forced to confront his true origins and seize his destiny. Pulling the sword from the stone, he is proclaimed...

Welcome to Folks and Fables! Gather around and we tell the story of Astraea, Pyrraun, and JJ, an unlikely trio on a wild adventure through a world of their own! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before there was written history, there were stories. Stories told around a campfire to explain the stars, tales whispered to children at bedtime, and sacred myths that shaped entire civilizations. Welcome to Folklore, Tales and Myths, the podcast that journeys into the heart of humanity's most enduring narratives.

We have all grown up listening to stories from our grandparents, parents or a relative who always had the best of stories to tell. These stories were either legends or folk tales from around the world or famous stories that have travelled the world over time and space. But there are a separate set of stories which smells of our roots, tells us of a time gone by or teach us few lessons that still stands true. Bengali folktales. Bengal, not just West Bengal but beyond the borders of India the country of Bangladesh, which was undivided once, has a treasure trove of such tales. History, legends, ...

Leave the highway behind for the back roads of the American South. The Moonlit Road brings you authentic Southern ghost stories and folklore, preserved and performed by the region's finest storytellers. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a journey into the South's mysterious past. In each episode, you'll hear gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists unearth classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and the oral traditions whispered across generations. From the bayous of Louisiana to the hollows of Appalachia, pull up a chair and listen for a spell. WE EXPLORE: -- ...

Fireside Folktales was created by Dallas Hawthorn as a way to celebrate and create artwork. Whether a show takes one year or five years, the end result and the passion involved in the project is all that matters to him. Season One, Whispering, is a retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, as told through the perspective of the soon-to-be Queen of the Dead. Season Two is a performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream; an experience filled to the brim with music, mischief, magic, and stereo sound design.

We reimagine and remix classic weird tales into found-footage stories set today. Drawing our inspiration from the likes of H.P. Lovecraft, M.R. James, and Algernon Blackwood, we shape these old tales into something that might just have really happened in our current world. Come on in, we've been expecting you.

Welcome to African Folktales by Eri, where the rich tradition of African folktales comes to life! 🌍🔥 Immerse yourself in captivating stories of wisdom, adventure, and ancestral magic passed down through generations. Join us as we celebrate Africa’s diverse cultures through storytelling, bringing ancient legends to a modern audience. Subscribe now and let the journey begin! 🎭✨

From misty mountains to moonlit courts, Lotus Legends brings you the timeless tales of ancient and modern China—stories of clever fox spirits, brave generals, wise sages, and star-crossed lovers. Each episode collection is a journey into the heart of folklore and forgotten history, where myths bloom like lotuses and the echoes of old worlds come alive in every word. Whether you’re a lover of legends, a dreamer of distant realms, or simply seeking a story to steep your soul in—this is your cup of tea.

In the small town of Serenity Falls, nestled in the heart of a dense forest, a forensic fox named “The Resourceful Fox” roamed the streets, using his keen sense of smell and sharp mind to solve the most baffling of crimes. He was known for his uncanny ability to find evidence that even the most experienced detectives missed, earning him the title of the town's best detective. One day, while investigating a series of strange disappearances, Felix, stumbled upon an old book hidden in the attic of an abandoned mansion. The book was filled with stories of unexplained crimes and mysterious ...

Modern Folktales is an anthology of cautionary and twisted short stories that revive the folktale by tackling the moral and social puzzles afflicting today’s young adults. We all know the fables well-worn into us as children and it’s clear that the stories informing today’s ever-questioning minds are in dire need of refreshment. What happens when we go too far? When we trust too openly? When we take too much acid and run through a plate glass window? If you find yourself questioning the world we live in today, Modern Folk Tales might just have the answers you’re looking for. Genre: ...

"Stories from the Hearth" is a Folklore Podcast production putting listeners in front of the microphone. We source old and obscure folk tales and folklore stories and bring them to a new audience, read for you by our own listeners. Enjoy listening to our old tales, and get in touch to lend your voice to the project.

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