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On this podcast we will explore the History, Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Wales. Looking at Welsh folklore, various haunted locations throughout Wales and comparisons to other cultures whilst also exploring the different theories of the paranormal in general.
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Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In the late 1970s many locals of Broad Haven, west Wales, experienced strange phenomena. Is it possible that this idyllic part of Wales was visited by forces not of this world?
If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Hear the stories of two of the most notorious Welsh pirates who ever sailed the seven seas. Discover the man behind a popular rum brand and also the real life pirate who was the inspiration for fictional pirates such as Captain Hook.
If you have your own stories to share please email us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Sunday Jan 24, 2021
Explore the history behind Wales' own day of love St Dwynwen's Day. Discover the many unique ways the Welsh celebrate love and also strange customs that have died out. Also discover stories of tragedy and love throughout Welsh history
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
The family home is a place to retreat to from the world, a place of safety. But some homes refuse to let you sleep at night. The spirits of former occupants roam the corridors and rooms they once called their own. Mr. Andrew Dexter contacted us to tell us of the time he lived at Gladstone Villa in Bargoed near Caerphilly, South Wales. The strange occurrences that he and his family experienced simply 'defied rational explanation and scientific logic'. This episode will also look at two other famous cases of haunted houses in the world, showing that it is not just grand Victorian mansions and ruined castles that are full of ghosts.
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Christmas 2020 will be very different for many of us but in this episode we explore the history of Christmas in Wales and around the world. From quirky traditions to modern day customs.
If you have your own traditions and customs to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Sunday Dec 06, 2020
Discover the history of Carew Castle, the dramatic events that have taken place within its walls and the strange ghosts that still reside there. From a beautiful Welsh Princess to the sight of a screaming Barbary Ape.
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
From tormenting mortals to marrying them, the Fair Folk have for centuries both plagued and blessed humankind. Discover the tales of these strange creatures in Wales and the rest of the world, including one of the most famous cases of capturing their image in photographs. Was it a hoax or was it real?
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Explore the history of the location of the 2020 and 2021 series of I'm a Celebrity, Get me out of here, Gwrych Castle. Discover its many uses and it's stories of ghostly apparitions that have been witnessed throughout the years.
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Explore the history of Halloween in Wales and around the world, exploring how it has evolved and changed through the centuries. Discover Welsh Halloween traditions and how other cultures observe this particularly paranormal night.
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
On this episode we explore two buildings where experiences of ghostly phenomena have been rife for many years.
From a ghostly nurse that is said to wander the hallways to a more malevolent unseen force that has terrorised staff for years, both of these buildings have a vast history and catalogue of ghost stories to share.
If you have your own stories to share please contact us on darkwales@hotmail.com