Showing results for "Folklore" in Biographies & Memoirs

Best-selling author Frank Delaney deconstructs the Vampire myth through the ages, and shows us how Stoker’s 1897 novel, one of the most widely read books of all time, heightened the allure of sex, the glamour of blood, and the defeat of death in a way that continues to pulse - and faster than ever - on the page and on the screen.

Acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior broke new ground when it was first published 35 years ago, weaving autobiography, history, folklore, and fantasy in to a candid and revelatory story about the daughter of Chinese immigrants in mid-20th century California.

Welcome to Footsteps & Folklore! A hiking podcast where hosts Alex and Svea take turns telling each other the stories behind the places they've adventured. It could be anything: from true crime, to people of interest, to folklore.

The #1 New York Times Bestseller As Taylor releases her 11th album, THE TORTURED POET’S DEPARTMENT, catch up on the full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world A small-town girl with...

Covering the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a uniquely fascinating journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across all eras—including The Tortured Poets Department—this lush package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties...

Hidden in the margins of history books, classical literature, and thousands of years of stories, myths and legends, through to contemporary literature, TV and film, there is a diverse and other-worldly super community of queer heroes to discover, learn from, and celebrate. Queer Heroes of Myth & Legend brings to life characters who are romantic, brave, mysterious, and always fantastical. It is a magnificent celebration of queerness through the ages in all its legendary glory.

State of the UnknownState of the Unknown is a podcast exploring true paranormal stories, haunted history, and real ghost stories from America. Each episode examines documented cases, eyewitness accounts, and unexplained events, separating what we know from what remains unproven.Every episode focuses on one paranormal story at a time, drawing from historical records, witness testimony, and reported experiences to explore how these events unfolded and why they continue to resonate.Hosted by Robert Barber, the show explores haunted places, eerie encounters, paranormal investigations, and ...

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 ...

Imagine, if you will, a homicide that takes place in a sealed room. A room that has been completely sealed from the inside, with no viable exit options other than a perilous plummet through a window into a deep, foreboding lake teeming with swirling eddies and rocks. Include in that image a crucifix, an orange, a feather scarf tucked in here and there, two crackers, a handkerchief, and a feather duster, as well as a wreath of flowers around the victim's head and across their torso.Additionally, a nail. Oh, and one more item to complement the peculiar collection of arranged paraphernalia: a ...

Host Carman Carrion explores myriad myths both modern and ancient to discover what mankind fears - and why we fear it. From monsters old and new as well as unexplained and unsolved cases, this podcast is sure to terrify. Where does our folklore come from, and why is it so freaky?

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Champion of a people or traitorous rabble-rouser? Political visionary or religious lunatic? Louis Riel is one of the most ambiguous figures in Canadian history, a man who stood and fell for the Métis nation. Hear about the fascinating western icon in this well-paced biography. The doomed struggle of Louis Riel and his Métis people against the new Canadian government is a story rich in drama and cultural change.

Australia has always been a land of mysteries. Some are ancient, some are historical and many continue to perplex us today—and will probably continue to do so tomorrow. More often than most of us would like to think, things simply vanish and people disappear without explanation, leaving a trail of heartbreak across generations. Australia also has its fair share of buried loot and fabulous riches gone missing—somewhere. Master storyteller Graham Seal has gathered mysteries from around Australia.

A storytelling podcast on True Crime, Folklore and the Paranormal in and around Appalachia with a focus on West Virginia.

“I’ve always felt that the term fairy tale doesn’t quite capture the essence of these stories,” writes Emily Urquhart. “I prefer the term wonder tale, which is Irish in origin, for its suggestion of awe coupled with narrative. In a way, this is most of our stories.” In this startlingly original essay collection, Urquhart reveals the truths that underlie our imaginings: what we see in our heads when we read, how the sight of a ghost can heal, how the entrance to the underworld can be glimpsed in an oil painting or a winter storm—or the onset of a loved one’s dementia.

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21st-Century Yokel explores the way we can be tied inescapably to landscape, whether we like it or not, often through our family and our past. It's not quite a nature book, not quite a humour book, not quite a family memoir, not quite folklore, not quite social history, not quite a collection of essays, but a bit of all six. It contains owls, badgers, ponies, beavers, otters, bats, bees, scarecrows, dogs, ghosts and yes, even a few cats. What emerges from this are themes that are broader, bigger and more definitive.

Sie bricht alle Rekorde der Musikgeschichte, füllt die größten Stadien der Welt und wird von Donald Trump gefürchtet: Taylor Swift ist das größte, einflussreichste Pop-Phänomen unserer Zeit. Wie wurde aus einem Mädchen mit Gitarre der Weltstar, dem heute Millionen von Fans zu Füßen liegen - und warum ist es eigentlich so cool, "Swiftie" zu sein? Bookfluencerin und Swiftie Anne Sauer untersucht ihre eigene Verbindung zu Taylor Swift und macht sich auf eine persönliche Reise durch die "Eras" der letzten zwei Jahrzehnte.

Latter-day Saints are a people of radical faith. Their tradition is one in which angels visit everyday people and sometimes men and women see the divine in stones. In this podcast we examine the lived religion of Latter-day Saints, the stories we tell, and the beliefs we debate. Join Christine and Chris Blythe, professional folklorists and LDS converts who openly profess their faith while exploring the traditions of their chosen people.

Two internet friends (one American, one Irish) talking about folklore, mythology and dark history all through a feminist (and sometimes spooky!) lens. Think goddesses, folk tales, animal symbolism, hauntings, and everything in between...🦋 Proud member of Podmoth Media Network.🎶 Theme - Allegretto Autunnale by Dee Yan Key🗓 1 main episode & 1 whimsical short per month. Get early, ad-free & bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.