Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – According to legend, Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw from Nottingham, UK. Living in Sherwood Forest, he was famous for robbing the rich and giving to the poor. The legend of Robin Hood dates back
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most interesting events in the history of Scotland is the Jacobite Rebellion. Also known as the Forty-five Rebellion, this was an attempt by the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Jack o’ Legs was an interesting and kind individual who met a sad end. Locals say his body is buried in the graveyard of the Holy Trinity Church in Weston, UK. Two stones 14 feet
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – If you enjoy Arthurian legends you may want to see the Green Knight, a new movie that premiered this summer. The plot is based on the story of Sir Gawain, a knight of the Round Table. As
AncientPages.com – King Arthur is one of, if not the most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop up time and time again. Indeed, his is one
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People who visit Scotland often ask where they can find the mysterious and beautiful village of Brigadoon. It’s a place where the passing of a century seems no longer than one night. The village is
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Ancient Scottish legends tell of mysterious supernatural sea creatures called the Blue Men of the Minch. These odd beings were half-humanoid and half-mermen and used to frighten many sailors who attempted to cross one of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ancient Tintagel Castle has quite spectacular natural topography, particularly the eroded neck of land dividing the island from the mainland. Located on both sides of the chasm, the castle experienced centuries-long erosion that practically ‘consumed’ many
AncientPages.com – Nearly 50 people living in a cave and living off passing travellers by robbing, killing, butchering and eating them. The legend of Alexander Sawney Bean, and his clan of 48, has been a staple of Scottish folklore since the
