The Raven's Grove

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...

In this episode, we take a look at some of the real-life cultures behind the award-winning Witcher franchise. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features spoilers for The Witcher franchise, as well as the following triggers: Imperialism mentions Body harm mentions Physical combat mentions Weaponry mentions Fantasy combat mentions Death mentions, including Child death War mentions Discr...

In this episode, we take another look at the history and subgenres of Metal music. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Occult mentions Arson mentions Murder mentions So, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.