Popular beliefs and controversial knowledge

Journey down the Nile from its ancient source to the modern world, and discover the beliefs and rituals of Ancient Egypt.

his book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of piper and music collector Séamus Ennis during his period as full-time collector with the Irish Folklore Commission when he worked in counties Galway, Clare, Mayo, Donegal, Limerick and Cavan.

The travelling storyteller combined many talents: scholar, educator, linguist, poet and musician.

Settle into your favorite chair, prop your feet up, and prepare to journey back in time to a world of knights and ladies, grace and bravery, where the chivalric code reigned supreme.

Tales of fairies at the bottom of the garden are usually dismissed as fantasy, but many ordinary people claim to have encountered them.

This delightful book takes the reader on a journey into the weird and wonderful world of nursery rhymes.

An extraordinary investigation, beginning with ancient parchments in Egypt and ending in Spain, casts an entirely new light on the fascinating mystery of the Holy Grail.

A treasure trove of age-old customs and time-honoured advice, as well as intriguing old wives tales.