Folktales

Midsummer Legends and Traditions: A Seasonal Guide for Storytellers

Midsummer Legends and Traditions: A Seasonal Guide for Storytellers EXCERPT: British Midsummer folklore — hilltop fires, herb gathering,...

• October 08, 2026

Why Fairy Tales Have Dark Endings: An Explainer for Modern Storytellers

EXCERPT: Dark endings in fairy tales grew from real hardship and were built to warn, frighten and balance Ask a room of adults how a...

• September 25, 2026

British Folktales by Region: A Starter Map for Cornwall, Yorkshire and the Highlands

A regional guide to British folktales from Cornwall, Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands, with practical advice on finding local...

• September 12, 2026