The Raven's Grove

In this episode, we take a look at the origins, aesthetics, style, history, demise and cultural impact of Grunge music. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Drug mentions Sexism mentions Sexual Assault mentions Death mentions Suicide mentions Gun mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, please give this episode a miss.

In this episode, we take a look at the history of a cornerstone of modern military forces: the fighter plane. From WWI to the modern day, we talk about the evolution of the fighter plane. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: War mentions Battle mentions Death mentions Gun mentions Cannon mentions Bomb mentions Body harm mentions Reconnaissance mentions Fa...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the real world inspirations behind the Indiana Jones franchise, as well as Indy's impact on academia and the real world itself. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Fascism mentions Nazi mentions World War mentions Cold War mentions Soviet Union mentions Cult mentions Human Sacrifice mentions Supernatural mentions Al...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the origins, production and various types of the world's most popular dark spirit: Whisky. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Alcohol mentions Crime mentions Smuggling mentions Firearms mentions Death mentions So if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS. Finally, thank you all...

In this episode, we take a look at some more fun facts about music and musicians, such as: which guitarist has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times; which famous shock rocker is scared of balloon animals; why Metallica won an environmental awareness award; which power metal band is the only music group to be given a military commendation; and why two of the biggest hair...

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about Australian birds, such as: why keepers of Australia's largest bird of prey start their job in their teens or early twenties; just how intelligent are the notorious Australian Magpies; and how emus are both a valuable source of native food for Australians, and are also some amazing parents. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the f...

In this Halloween-themed episode, we take a look at some more horror-related facts, such as: which master of comedy used actual props from a 1931 horror classic in his movie; the possible origins of the giant spider trope in fantasy fiction; the link between a masterpiece of psychological horror cinema and one of the biggest heavy metal bands on the planet; the differences between the various adap...

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about the underwater world, including: which marine animals get high; how whales have influenced cosmetics; and the reality behind one of the most popular conspiracy theories about extinct animals. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Drug mentions, especially Cannabis mentions Predatory behaviour mentions Bodily...

In this episode, we take a look at the origins, function and eventual disappearance of the elite special forces of Ancient Egypt: The Medjay. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: War mentions Battle mentions Death mentions Blood & Gore mentions Sword mentions Axe mentions Bow and Arrows mentions Tanks mentions Reconnaissance mentions So if any of those ar...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the facts and stories about Pirates, such as: how pirate captains got the job; the different types of pirate flag and what they meant; a brief history of Blackbeard; where the stereotypical "Pirate accent" came from; and a short look at the exploits of two of the most famous women pirates. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features...

In this episode, we take a look at some facts about Palaeontology and dinosaurs, including how Jurassic Park messed up the Raptors; why T-Rex had better vision than expected; the possible link between the Reptoid conspiracy and a theory about dinosaur evolution; and one of the most exciting discoveries of the last 25 years. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Trig...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the tactics and origins of the Special Operations Executive, an organisation that helped win WWII. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: War mentions Fascism mentions War Crimes mentions, including genocide mentions Blood and Gore mentions Death mentions Firearm mentions Explosive mentions Knife mentions Espionage...

In this episode, we talk about: The curse that killed James Dean; the reason why Spinal Tap is still around; Eddie Munson's guitar skills; why you shouldn't pick up snail shells on the beach; and where the rivalry between Queen and The Sex Pistols came from. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Supernatural/horror mentions Curse mentions Death men...

In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the myths and facts surrounding the Roswell Incident of 1947, one of the most famous UFO incidents in the past 100 years. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Alien mentions UFO mentions Government Cover-Up mentions Communism mentions Conspiracy mentions Supernatural themes Urban legends Folklore Potentially fr...

In this episode, we take a closer look at three of the most famous UFO Sightings in recent history: the Westall High School Incident; The McMinnville Photos; and the disappearance of Frederick Valentich. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Alien mentions UFO mentions Disappearance mentions Supernatural themes Urban Legends Folklore Potentially Frightenin...

In this episode, we take a look at five of the women who have changed science forever: Lise Meitner; Gertrude Bell; Rosalind Franklin; Marie Curie; and Temple Grandin. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Imperialism mentions Fascism mentions Death mentions War mentions Racism mentions Politics mentions Disease mentions, including cancer mentions Sexism m...

In this episode, we take a closer look at some more of the lesser known stories about Ancient Egypt, such as: Which profession served both peasants and the Pharaoh; how one man fooled the entire archaeological community for over 3,000 years; and the story of the race to decipher hieroglyphs. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Mummification mentions Medi...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the Vampire legend in folklore and fiction, including the various strengths and weaknesses of vampires. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Bodily harm mentions Animal predatory behaviour mentions Being hunted mentions Death mentions Undeath mentions Blood mentions Murder mentions Torture mentions Immolation ment...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the facts about the Scott Pilgrim franchise. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove contains major spoilers for the Scott Pilgrim franchise, including: The Scott Pilgrim comics The live action film from 2010 and the Netflix Anime from 2023 As well as the following Triggers: Sexual mentions Infidelity mentions Paedophilia mentions Physical Combat m...

In this episode, we take a look at five of the more obscure musical instruments from around the world: the Hurdygurdy; the Balalaika; the Aztec Death Whistle; the Tovshuur; and the Morin Khuur. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Death mentions Torture mentions Human Sacrifice mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS...

In this episode, we take a look at the history, evolution and different subgenres of Punk Rock. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Coarse language Sexual references Fascism mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

In this episode, we take a look at one of the most iconic and influential musical instruments of the 20th Century: the electric guitar, including: the electric guitar's humble origins; the rivalry between Fender and Gibson; what makes a Superstrat; and some advice for beginner Electric guitar players.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of Viking-Era woodworking, including the famous Oseberg Ship.

In this episode, we take a look at some of the real-world inspirations and influences found in the Disney film, "Atlantis: The Lost Empire". WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features spoilers for: "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" As well as the following Triggers: Demon mentions Supernatural mentions Firearm mentions So if any of those are in any way an issue for you,...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the stories behind Scooby Doo, including: how Shaggy could annihilate Usian Bolt in any race; the story behind one of the most hated characters in fiction; why Scooby is technically deformed; and how the actors who played Shaggy influenced the character. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features spoilers for the 2002 Live Action "Scooby...