The Story of Lethowsow or Cornish Atlantis

Deluge myths occur in cultures around the world. In Cornwall, they have the story of Lyonesse—a city from Arthurian legend that also perished beneath the waves.

The History of The Grimoire

What is a grimoire? Why was it used? Uncover the various spells and charms really used hundreds of years ago.

HistoryClaudia Merrill4 October 2020history, medieval, halloween, gothic, grimoire, spells, amulets, folklore, herbalismComment

Are Magic Potions Real?

Discover real medieval potions, what they were actually used for and why the archetypal image of the witch isn’t entirely true.

HistoryClaudia Merrill27 September 2020medieval, wise woman, witch, potion, history, historical, folklore, herbalismComment

Why Fairytales Are Darker Than We Think

The reason for the dark original tellings of fairytales isn’t as frightful as you think.

MythologyClaudia Merrill1 September 2020fairytales, folkloreComment

What is Folklore?

Folklore is something that transcends all cultures and nationalities and finds its way into the fabric of human existence.

MythologyClaudia Merrill3 June 2020folklore, folklore definition, culture, myth, mythology, ancient, folk, joseph campbell, fairytales, sacred pastComment

The Song of the Lorelei

Delve into the mysteries of the Rhine river and the enigmatic river nymph that lives there.

MythologyClaudia Merrill14 August 2018lorelei, folklore, medieval, water nymph, nymph, rhine river, rhine, fairytales, folklore spiritComment

The History of Ancient Herbalism

Herbalism is a science from our ancient past. I reveal some of my favourite herbs and why herbalism is so much more important to our history than we give it credit for.

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