The Raven's Grove

This is the second episode of our series, Booze, Broads, Bots and Bullets: A Celebration of Dieselpunk , where we’ll be exploring the Dieselpunk subculture in its various forms. Today’s episode will be about exploring two of the most common vices found in Dieselpunk fiction: drinking and smoking, and yes, I’ll be listing some examples of these in fiction. Now, before we go any further, as you can...

In this episode, we once again delve into the world of history, more specifically, the continuation of the segment, "Mysteries of History".

In this new series, “Pop Culture Urban Legends”, we’ll be exploring some of the myriad of urban legends surrounding various pieces of pop culture.

In this episode, we're continuing our long-running Fact-Dumps series. ***TRIGGER WARNING...mentions of drug use.

In this episode, we look at the surprising origins of Christmas.

In this episode, we be explore the Dieselpunk subculture in its various forms. It's a primer on what Dieselpunk actually is, both as a genre of fiction and as a subculture. Before we go any further, this episode features the following trigger warnings: · Alcohol mentions · Crime mentions · Tobacco mentions · Adultery mentions · Murder mentions · Corruption mentions · Gun-related violence mentions....

In this episode, I continue with some random factdumps featuring birds of prey; tobacco pipes and Sir Terry Pratchett to name a few.

In the first episode of our newest segment, Plot Holes, I discuss the problems I’ve found in some of my favourite franchises. Today, we’re gonna be discussing the Harry Potter franchise.

In this episode, Warfare Through History, we are gonna be talking about the tools, techniques, and practices of a legendary mercenary force in the employ of the Byzantine Empire: the Varangian Guard. Now, before we begin, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings: · Blood and gore · Death mentions · Battle/War mentions · Dismemberment So if any of those are in any w...

In this episode is Part 1 of our new series, Animal Analysis, where we take an in-depth look at animals from around the world, in their cultural, historical/archaeological, mythological, and symbolic contexts. Today, we’re gonna be exploring my personal favourite animal: the Wolf. Now, a quick disclaimer before I begin. The various myths and stories mentioned in this episode are based predominantl...

This episode is the first in our new series, Warfare Through History, where we are gonna be exploring the tools, techniques, and practices of waging war throughout time, as well as telling some stories about famous battles and heroes. This episode, we’re going back in time to the Viking era. Now, before we begin, this episode of the Raven’s Grove features the following trigger warnings: · Blood an...

In this episode, we talk about game music; the influence of Marilyn Monroe; the Lord of the Rings Movie that was never made and a heap more.

**TRIGGER WARNINGS - SNAKES, CROCODILES, BLOOD & GORE, DISMEMBERMENT, BURIAL PRACTICES*** ***SPOILER ALERT - BRENDAN FRASER MUMMY MOVIES; THE KANE CRONICLES SERIES BY RICK RIORDAN; ASSASSIN'S CREED: ORIGINS*** In this episode we look at the depictions of Egyptian deities in modern media.

In this episode I share some random facts about Indiana Jones; M.A.S.H; Russians and their alcohol;, and Van Halen (plus a few more)!

**TRIGGER WARNINGS - SELF-HARM, MUTILATION & TORTURE*** In this episode we look at the differences between Norse myth and their portrayals in media. Part 1 of 4.

In this episode we look at one of the most controversial and divisive genres in music...METAL MUSIC.

In this episode we checked out some random trivia facts from around the world, including the case of the mistaken Big Foot; the prediction of the Moon landings; and UK garden that kills!

In this episode we look at 6 of the most famous mysteries of history.

In this episode, we explore mythology, video games and pop culture. ***MAJOR SPOILER ALERT FOR CERTAIN GAMES***

In this episode we chat archaeology, more specifically, the Mayan Codices. TW: references to self-harm and violence.

In this episode of The Raven's Grove, we look at 3 of the most famous weapons from world mythology.

In this episode, we'll be diving into the murky world of myths, folklore, and urban legends. More specifically, the Aurora Project and other famous UFO incidents.

Welcome to a world of stories. In my upcoming podcast series, The Raven's Grove, I'll explore a variety of topics, including but not limited to, folklore, history, archaeology and geekery. If any of these apply to you...then this podcast series is most definitely for you!