The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (Sioned Birchall)

Posted on 31 October 2024 by Jan Machielsen

In this second Halloween special, Sioned Birchall takes us to Norway and Brazil, showing how werewolf beliefs were the result of a complex interplay between folklore and fear across the globe. How(l) it all began… There has never been a consistent definition of a ‘werewolf’. Its lore and description significantly vary between cultures. Werewolf ‘accusations’
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A Witchy Walking Tour of North Wales (Harri Roberts)

Posted on 31 October 2024 by Jan Machielsen

For this first Halloween special, Harri Roberts is taking us on a walking tour along the principal sites of witchcraft in North Wales. 
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Welcome!

Posted on 31 October 2024 by Jan Machielsen

Welcome to the Cardiff Supernatural Blog! Here, Cardiff University history students dive into the fascinating intersection of faith, culture and myth throughout history. Our blog showcases public history projects which explore how medieval and early modern Christian beliefs continue to resonate in secular society today. From miracle-working saints to the rise of the devil, students
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