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The Three Ravens Podcast
Episodes — page 24
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…
Four Eggs a Penny | Series 3 Episode 6: RutlandOn this week's episode Eleanor and Martin relay to Rutland, England's smallest county. After a chat about St Ceolwulf's Day and the Venerable Bede, we blow our hunting horns and g…
Selkies | Three Ravens Bestiary #6BonusIn this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor dive into the murky history of Selkies. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, we start by talking through the modern v…
Three Knots | Series 3 Episode 5: EssexThis week Eleanor and Martin are off to Essex, a county where Boudica famously engaged in some impromptu remodeling... After a chat about Plough Monday and associated silliness, w…
Poppets | Magic and Medicines #6BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin explore the history of poppets! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, we chat about the many roles dolls play in magic, from Worry Do…
Black Annis | Series 3 Episode 4: LeicestershireOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Leicestershire, the county where Richard III died at Bosworth Field. After a chat about New Year's Day traditions and superstiti…
Hans Trapp | Something Wicked #5BonusIn this week's Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor dig into the legend of the Christmas Scarecrow, Hans Trapp. Part of the "Something Wicked" series about folkloric true crimes, we…
A Song of Oak and Holly | The Three Ravens Christmas SpecialBonusDeck the halls and jingle your bells as Eleanor and Martin welcome you to a festive celebration of all things Christmas, Yule, and Midwinter! Starting off deep in prehistory, we c…
The Thirteenth StepBonusAs promised, here is a spooky ghost story for Christmas care of Three Ravens. Following in the tradition of M.R. James, E.F. Benson, and Charles Dickens, it feels only right to co…
Advent 2023: A Partridge In A Pear TreeBonusIn their final Advent 2023 mini-episode, Martin and Eleanor come up against a problem: partridges don't have much of a place in folklore! We make a valiant effort, discussing how…
Advent 2023: Two Turtle DovesBonusIn their penultimate Advent 2023 mini-episode, Eleanor and Martin talk Two Turtle Doves - which aren't white! Who knew?! In addition to chewing over the slightly unnerving roles d…
