John McVan
John McVan is a writer and journalist based in Blackpool. His blog Dark Tales covers a broad range of subjects including folklore and mythology through to dark stories from history and modern mysteries and disappearances. Much of his research focuses on the rich folklore of his home county of Lancashire. Visit John's website or follow him on Twitter.
On Gnomes: From Alchemical Theory to a Fairy Tale Staple
Gnomes trace their origins back through alchemical theory to Greek and Roman mythology.