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The Three Ravens Podcast
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Folky Flash Fiction Runners-UpOn this very special episode of Three Ravens, Eleanor and Martin read seven runner-up entries from our recent Folky Flash Fiction writing competition. Picked from dozens of pieces…
Listener Episode 3: John of Gaunt's Coat, The Widow's Buns and Sidestrand Graveyard - Ad Free!In our third Listener Episode, we read a whole heap of stories and a poem sent in by members of the Three Ravens community. The stories include the tale of John of Gaunt's Coat, T…
Bonus Episode: Three More WitchesBonusThe last in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4. We’ve entitled this episode Three More Witches because……
Bonus Episode: Three HorrorsBonusThe second in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4. We’ve entitled the episode Three Horrors because it c…
Bonus Episode: Three Marsh TalesBonusThe first in a trio of bonus compilation episodes of the Three Ravens podcast, to help plug the gap between Seasons 3 and 4. We’ve entitled the episode Three Marsh Tales because,…
Black Shuck | Series 3 Episode 13: NorfolkFor the Three Ravens Season 3 finale, and to conclude their first lap around England's 39 historic counties, Eleanor and Martin venture to Norfolk. After a brief chat about St Adr…
The Three Ravens Leap Day SpecialBonusIn this seasonal Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history and superstitions of Leap Day. Starting in Ancient Rome, we discuss how shenanigans with lunar calendars, im…
The Blind Fiddler of Anstey | Series 3 Episode 12: HertfordshireOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor hurry to Hertfordshire, a county of outlaws, ghosts, and really old stuff! After a brief chat about the pagan god Walborga and her regre…
Gilles de Rais | Something Wicked #7BonusIn this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the life of the knight thought to have inspired the Bluebeard fairytale, also known as "the first serial killer." Part of…
The Children of Cannock Chase | Series 3 Episode 11: StaffordshireThis week, Eleanor and Martin saunter to Staffordshire, home of Wedgwood china and their first Headless Horseman! After a brief chat about Jack O'Lent and some minor saints with s…
Basket and Trug Making | Dying Arts #7BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of Basket and Trug Making, which may just be the oldest crafts of all. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start by d…
The Three Ravens Valentine's Day SpecialBonusIn this seasonal Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor cosy up and explore the rather bonkers history of Valentine's Day. We start in the 8th century, with the Venerable Bede and Cath…
The Tiddy Mun of Ancholme Vale | Series 3 Episode 10: LincolnshireIn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor wade through the ancient mysteries of Lincolnshire. After a brief chat about Shrovetide and some associated lunacy, such as 'Old Footbal…
Woodwose & Bigfoot | Three Ravens Bestiary #7BonusIn this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor follow the trail in search of Bigfoot, uncovering a whole world of mythical wild men! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus se…
A Cuckoo In Winter | Series 3 Episode 9: WiltshireThis week's episode sees us Eleanor and Martin wending their way to Wiltshire, home of both Stonehenge and Avebury Ring! After a brief chat about the ghastly life of St Agatha, we…
Scrying | Magic and Medicines #7BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin peer into the arcane history of Scrying! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they start by chatting about our understanding of scry…
The Boggarts of Arbor Low | Series 3 Episode 8: DerbyshireOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor dash to Derbyshire, a county forged in earthquakes and wildfires! After a brief chat about the pagan festival of Imbolc, we slip into th…
Alice Kyteler | Something Wicked #6BonusIn this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor conjure up the wild life story of the first witch condemned in Ireland. Part of the "Something Wicked" series about folkloric true…
The Dragon of Mordiford | Series 3 Episode 7: HerefordshireThis week and Martin and Eleanor hurry to Herefordshire on the border between England and Wales. After a brief chat about St Vincent's Day, including his painful life and Raven Ch…
Dying Arts #6: Fan MakingBonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of Fan Making, a critically-endangered craft. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, we start off chatting about the 3,000…
