Mythic Albion

Step into the ancient world of Northern Irish folklore , where giants shaped the landscape, enchanted swans sang across lonely lakes, fearless warriors defended kingdoms, and ghostly spirits foretold death. In this episode of Mythic Albion , we journey through some of the most enduring myths and legends of Northern Ireland. Discover the tale of Finn McCool and the legendary origins of the Giant's...

Please visit Richard Clement's website here: The History Alchemist Substack by Richard Clements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Britain's roads are ancient. Some follow Roman highways laid nearly two thousand years ago. Others trace forgotten paths worn into the landscape by countless generations of traveller...

For centuries, the Devil has stalked the folklore of Britain. Not merely as the ruler of Hell described in scripture, but as a wanderer of lonely roads, a tempter upon windswept hills, and a dark presence lurking in the shadows of the British landscape. In this episode of Mythic Albion, we explore some of Britain's most chilling devil legends and the strange places said to bear his mark. We begin...

  Black sails on the horizon. Cannons thundering through the mist. The creak of timber beneath blood-soaked decks. In this episode of Mythic Albion , we sail into the violent and mythologised world of the pirates — the outlaws, privateers, rebels and monsters who haunted the seas during the Golden Age of Piracy. Far from the romantic tales of adventure, these were dangerous men shaped by war, empi...

There are places in Britain where the world feels… different. Where the air is still. Where the path seems to shift beneath your feet. Where something unseen lingers just beyond the edge of sight. In this episode of Mythic Albion , we step into the hidden realm of the Fae — a world once deeply feared, respected, and believed to exist alongside our own. From the courts of the Seelie Court and the U...

Arthur: The Fall of Camelot (Part III of the Arthurian Trilogy) Camelot was never meant to last. It rose from chaos… forged by a king chosen not by blood, but by destiny. A kingdom built on honour. A brotherhood bound by oath. A vision of something greater than the world that came before it. But even the brightest legends cast shadows. In this final chapter of the Arthurian trilogy, we follow the...

Spring arrives quietly… The days lengthen. The earth softens. And across the land, life begins to return. For centuries, this moment has been marked as a turning point — a threshold between darkness and renewal. Today, we know it as Easter . In this bonus episode of Mythic Albion , we explore the layered history of Easter — from its roots in ancient seasonal observances, to its transformation into...

Before Camelot rose… before the sword was drawn from the stone… there was a figure who stood in the shadows of kings. He had no crown. No kingdom. And yet, without him… there would be no Arthur. He was called Merlin. A child born without a father. A boy who spoke of things before they happened. A man who moved between worlds — shaping destiny while never truly belonging to it. In this episode of M...

Before kings ruled Britain… the land was said to belong to giants. Across the cliffs and moors of medieval Cornwall, enormous beings were whispered to roam — creatures of immense strength who towered over villages and castles alike. Some were brutish monsters, others the last echoes of something older… remnants of a world before the rise of Arthur's kingdom. And yet the one who would challenge the...

In the shadow of the Great Glen, where dark waters stretch for over twenty miles and the hills hold their silence, a legend has endured for over a millennium. In this episode of Mythic Albion , we journey to Loch Ness — not just in search of a monster, but in search of meaning. We begin in the age of the Picts, exploring enigmatic carved stones and the mysterious "Pictish Beast" symbol. Could thes...

Some numbers are avoided. Some signs are watched closely. Some places are never entered at all.  For centuries, people across Britain have believed that the world speaks in symbols - if you know how to listen. A lone magpie. Salt spilled across a threshold. A black cat pausing in the road. Flickering lights said to mark the path of the dead.  There were not idle fears.  They were rules for surviva...

In December 1980, something strange descended into Rendlesham Forest.  US Air Force personnel stationed at RAF Woodbridge and Bentwaters reported lights moving through the trees..a landed craft...and encounters that still defy explanation more than 45 years later. Military witnesses. Radiation readings. A recorded audio tape made in the middle of the event itself.  Was it misidentified lighthouse?...

Before England had Churches, it had Gods. In this episode of Mythic Albion , we step back into the shadowed world of the Anglo-Saxons, where fate ruled all things and the land itself was alive with unseen powers. We explore Woden , the one-eyed wander, lord of the dead and All-Father of the English. Alongside him are the forgotten Gods of thunder, oaths, hearth and dawn . Deities who once governed...

Britain's waters are older than it's roads, it villages, and even it's written history. Long before charts and warning signs, people told stories to explain what lurked beneath their still surfaces.  In this episode of Mythic Albion , we wade into the dark folklore of Britain's rivers, lochs, and coasts to uncover the legends of its most feared water spirits.  We encounter the Kelpie , the shape-s...

For centuries, Britain has embraced a winter tradition more chilling than cheerful: the telling of ghost stories at Christmas.  And none understood this better than M.R. James - master of the uncanny, scholar of the supernatural, and creator of tales that burrow under the skin.  In this Christmas special, we bring to life one of his most haunting works: A Warning to the Curious. On the bleak Norfo...

For over 900 years, the Tower of London has stood as a symbol of power, fear and mystery. Its stones have witnessed royal triumphs and terrible betrayals, whispered conspiracies and desperate prayers, coronations and executions. And through it all, the Tower has gathered layer upon layer of folklore - tales of wandering spirits, omens of doom and ancient protective wards woven into its very founda...

Step once more into the mist laden dawn of Ancient Britain, where legends did not just whisper, they roared!  In this epic episode of Mythic Albion, we journey deep into the oldest surviving tale of the English speaking world - Beowulf, the monster slayer whose deeds echo across more than a thousand years of storytelling.  Through rich landscapes, we explore the saga in three gripping acts: Grende...

Beneath the shadows of old England, the whispers of witchcraft still linger. From the blue-skinned hag of Leicestershire - Black Annis , to the river dwelling horror Jenny Greenteeth , and the haunted moors of Pendle Hill, this episode of Mythic Albion explores how fear, faith and folklore intertwined in Britain's dark past.  Discover the women who became legends, the curses that refused to fade ,...

Along forgotten, weather beaten paths, a trio of hellish hounds stalk the unfortunate, with naught but terror in their intent.  This episode of  Mythic Albion explores the old myths surrounding the devil dogs of old England and Scotland, and why even today, black dogs hold a place of terror in peoples hearts.  Act I: The Black Shuck Act II: The Bhargast Act III: The Cu Sith Featuring immersive sto...

Through the sun dappled leaves of Sherwood Forest, a tale of Britains most infamous outlaw is explored, a tale that has been told, and re-told, for nearly a thousand years.  This episode of Mythic Albion looks at the man, the myth, the legend, Robin Hood. Anti hero or villain. Protector of the downtrodden or nothing more than common thief? We look at this man and the Ballad Legends, throughout the...

On the windswept plains of Salisbury, a circle of ancient stones guards a mystery older than memory. This episode of Mythic Albion explores the myths and legends surrounding Stonehenge - from Merlin and the King to the Devils Bargain and the Giants who shaped the land.  Featuring immersive storytelling, original narration and atmosheric sound design.  Music and soud effects licensed via Epidemic S...

Trailer for a new Podcast about Britain's Legends, Folklore and Sacred Landscapes! Launching 31st October 2025 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with new episodes every two weeks, on the Friday.  Follow us on: instagram.com/mythicalbion/ x.com/MythicAlbion25 There are stories in the stones, if you know how to listen..