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.
Episodes
Feb 25, 2024
Feb 25, 2024
30 min
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.
Dec 24, 2023
Dec 24, 2023
12 min
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...
Aug 1, 2023
Aug 1, 2023
26 sec
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.
Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
20 min
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.
Dec 9, 2021
Dec 9, 2021
28 min
In 1959, nine Russian hikers mysteriously died in the Ural mountains. It's time to find out why.
Jul 27, 2021
Jul 27, 2021
27 min
A ruined castle, a sprawling labyrinth of caves and the oldest inn in England. Is Nottingham the most haunted city in Britain?
Jun 23, 2021
Jun 23, 2021
1 min
A short introduction to The Folklorist. A podcast which travels the world telling tales of the dark and wonderful.