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Folklore & Legends

Fairy Lore as Local Geography

Hills, rings, paths and boundaries often matter more than wings or glitter in older fairy traditions.

folklorepublicBritain and IrelandEarly modern to modern
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Anomalous Science & Fringe Claims

Out-of-Place Artefacts and the Value of Caution

Why disputed objects need context, chain of custody and patient interpretation before becoming extraordinary evidence.

disputedmemberCollections and excavation recordsModern debate
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Unexplained Phenomena

The Anatomy of a Haunting Report

A practical guide to separating atmosphere, testimony, memory, environment and possible causes in a reported haunting.

uncertainpublicGeneralContemporary
Urban Legends Before the Internet feature image

Folklore & Legends

Urban Legends Before the Internet

Chain letters, photocopies, local radio and schoolyard retellings show that viral folklore did not need a screen.

folklorepublicCities, schools and workplaces1950s-1990s
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Cryptids & Strange Creatures

The Moorland Cat Reports

A cluster of large-cat sightings examined through tracks, livestock reports, distance errors and local rumour.

uncertainpublicSouth West England1983-1991