The Folklorist
The Folklorist dives into the world of folklore, telling stories from all reaches of the globe. Created by Alannagh Cooke, each episode unearths a different folktale from history. From the darkness of the forests to the depths of the oceans, join me for the stories that never grow old.
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Episodes
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Japan's history and folklore is one of the most terrifying and beautiful seen throughout the world. And it's hauntings and mysteries seem to grow year on year.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of multiple suicides.
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Christmas used to be a very different affair. A time of reckoning and offerings, and a hope that only Saint Nick, came knocking at your door...
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
South America, a continent brimming with thousands of years of folklore. Explore the forests of Peru to the deserted islands surrounding Mexico City, and meet the spirits who guard them.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
The sea holds more mysteries than we can imagine, and no matter how hard we search for what we've lost within them, the oceans always keep their secrets.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In 1959, nine Russian hikers mysteriously died in the Ural mountains. It's time to find out why.
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
A ruined castle, a sprawling labyrinth of caves and the oldest inn in England. Is Nottingham the most haunted city in Britain?
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
A short introduction to The Folklorist. A podcast which travels the world telling tales of the dark and wonderful.