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The Three Ravens Podcast
Episodes — page 25
The Discovery of Supposed Witchcraft | Series 2 Episode 13: YorkshireFor the Three Ravens Series 2 finale, Martin and Eleanor yomp to Yorkshire, England's largest county, releasing an appropriately-sized bumper episode! After looking ahead to Haunt…
The Red Barn Murder | Something Wicked #3BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss a ghostly murder that took the Victorian world by storm. Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we chat about the life of William…
The Mermaid of Rostherne Mere | Series 2 Episode 12: CheshireOn this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin venture to Cheshire, a county rich with ancient mysteries. After discussing Old Holy Rood Day and St Helena, we dabble in the River Dee…
Marionette Making | Dying Arts #3BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of marionette-making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss puppetry in general, including the history o…
The Fish and the Ring | Series 2 Episode 11: NorthumberlandOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor head to Northumberland, heart of the once mighty Kingdom of Northumbria. Once they've had a quick chat about Samuel Johnson Commemoratio…
The Phoenix | Three Ravens Bestiary #3BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the immortal fire-bird of legend, the phoenix! Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they start by unpacking the earl…
The Tale of Blanche Heriot | Series 2 Episode 10: SurreyOn this week's episode, Eleanor and Martin sojourn in Surrey, a county whose borders have changed in every direction over time. After discussing Saint Felix and St Regula and the…
Curse Reversals | Magic and Medicines #3: Curse ReversalsBonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin offer solutions to try if you've been hexed! Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they briefly discuss the history and logic of curs…
Herne the Hunter | Series 2 Episode 9: BerkshireOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor bustle to Berkshire, the "Royal County," and tell the tale of "Herne the Hunter." After chatting through a raft of folk festivals taking…
Something Wicked #2: The Blood CountessBonusIn this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor explore the dark life of Elizabeth Bathory, the "Blood Countess." Part of the "Something Wicked" series, we discuss the 16th century penc…
The Lantern Men | Series 2 Episode 8: HuntingdonshireOn this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin head to Huntingdonshire, a historic county latterly absorbed into Cambridgeshire. With the episode released…
Vellum and Parchment Making | Dying Arts #2BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the dying art of vellum making. Part of the "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the differences between vellum and parchment, de…
The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor | Series 2 Episode 7: DevonOn this week's episode, Martin and Eleanor decamp to Devon and tell the tale of "The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor." After a nod to Grasmere's traditional Sports Festival and St Philibe…
Banshees | Three Ravens Bestiary #2BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the uncanny history and folklore of Banshees. Part of the "Three Ravens Bestiary" bonus series, they leaf through historical sour…
The Witch of Westmoreland | Series 2 Episode 6: WestmorelandOn this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin gallop to Westmoreland, a western part of Cumbria. With the episode released on St Arnulf's Day, they discus…
Love Spells | Magic and Medicines #2BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin discuss the morally and... well, literally sticky tradition of Love Spells. Part of the "Magic and Medicines" series, they chat about the…
Hereward The Wake | Series 2 Episode 5: CambridgeshireOn this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Martin and Eleanor journey to Cambridgeshire - and make a fuss about Peterborough for once! After a brief chat about Dog Days a…
The Werewolf of Bedburg | Something Wicked #1BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Martin and Eleanor discuss the ghastly crimes of Peter Stumpp. Part of the new "Something Wicked" series, they discuss the centuries-long period known as Th…
The Legend of the Swan | Series 2 Episode 4: WorcestershireOn this week's episode of The Three Ravens Podcast, Eleanor and Martin wend their way to Worcestershire, home of the famous sauce which, turns out, is made from fermented fish! Wi…
Weaving | Dying Arts #1BonusIn this Bonus Episode, Eleanor and Martin talk about the ancient craft of weaving... Part of the new "Dying Arts" series, they discuss the Radcliffe Red List, what weaving is, fin…
