Bold Sisters in Fairy Tale Families
Fairy tales often focus on relationships within families — interrogating the many ways in which these can break down, but also celebrating family.
Deadly Ghosts: The Murderer Who Returned from Beyond the Grave
The residents of a Swansea street were shocked to be able to recognise the ghostly spirit haunting their home, but were even more frightened as the ghost had been a murderer when alive…
The White Hind of Hope
What does it mean if you see a white deer in the woods? Lisa Schneidau explores the folklore and folk tale of this mythical creature and the inspiration it brings for our times.
The Tribulations of Dick Whittington and His Faithful Feline Friend
It seems fairly logical to begin our search for the real Dick Whittington at Whittington Castle in Shropshire, which local lore claims to have been his home.
A Brief History of Trolls
Trolls come in many shapes and sizes. No one description can fit them all. Is there a core of Trollness which we can uncover?