Stephen Arnell Investigates

Discover the intriguing legacy of Gog and Magog, London's legendary giants who have guarded the city for centuries.

In the shadowy confines of the Tower of London, 16th-century innkeeper Hew Draper etched mysterious astrological symbols into his cell...

Explore the mischievous history of Puck, from Shakespeare and Kipling to English folklore, fairy lore, and strange local legends that...

Explore ancient gateways to the Underworld, from Turkey's lethal Ploutonion to Italy's Lake Avernus; the mysterious legends and sacred rituals...

Discover enduring Roman legend of Roland and his famed sword Durendal that left a lasting mark on marble and myth...

Discover the eerie legends of Hermitage Castle, where tyrannical Lord William II de Soules and his malevolent goblin servant, Redcap...

Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets revives the eerie legend of homunculi: tiny artificial humans born from alchemy, folklore, and occult history,...

Cornwall’s Owlman has haunted Mawnan Smith since whispers in 1926, but the legend truly took flight after Tony “Doc” Shiels’...

A devilish tour of England’s most fascinating Devil stones and ancient legends, from fascinating megaliths to tales of midnight rituals,...