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Ukraine Interviews: Andrey
Andrey is a Kyiv resident whom I met a couple of years ago. He is the founder of Rooftop Drones, a group which encourages his fellow Kyiv residents to learn to make drones.
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Ukraine Interviews: Richard Woodruff
An interview with Richard Woodruff of the Front Line Kit!
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Ukraine Interviews: Mary Heslin
My interview with Mary, who worked in Ukraine as an official observer prior to the start of the full-scale invasion
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Ukraine Interviews: Michelle
Chatting chevrons with Michelle, including important cultural signifiers to keep in mind when designing them
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The Chevrons Project
An overview of my project collecting information about chevrons in Ukraine
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My translation of a Ukrainian fairy-tale about the Mara, a creature which comes in the night to steal your baby
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/22/…
Ever wanted to be surrounded by 20 ears of boiled corn? No? Good thing you live in the 21st century!
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/21/…
I've become a big fan of the tūī during my time in New Zealand, so I'm taking the opportunity to present the folklore associated with them whilst showing off some nice photos!
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/14/…
My translation of an explanation for where the legend of the werewolf originally came from
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/13/…
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In 1603, a man only known as PG sent a letter to his cousin HP describing the curious events which had occurred on the 17th of February near Gylmanes Poynt (now Gilman Point/Pwynt Gilman) in Pendine, Carmarthen.
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/11/…
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This essay was written as part of my Folklore degree. The goal was to attend an event with cultural or folkloric significance, and observe.
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/10/…
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I recently saw the 2024 remake of Nosferatu, and it got me thinking about what the depicted creature is
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/09/…
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Ever wondered how big the Loch Ness Monster is? Duda has got you covered
vicsfolklore.com/2025/01/06/…
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Stories whispered in hushed tones. Tales told to children over campfires. Online creepypasta posts. Our interest in cryptids is enduring. But what even is a cryptid? And why do we find them so fascinating?
vicsfolklore.com/2024/12/25/…
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What's a Not Deer? Where do they come from? Are they a threat to me? Find out here!
vicsfolklore.com/2024/12/24/…
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My translation of the culturally important Ukrainian folk fairy tail, Kotyhoroshko
vicsfolklore.com/2024/12/24/…
Had a play with Interactivity Studio to create an interactive map of the 1985 South American UFO flap I posted about on my blog, but unfortunately I'd need to pay for a the professional WordPress tier to embed it in my site directly :(
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A second update on the Chilean UFO flap: it spread to other countries in South America
vicsfolklore.com/2024/12/23/…
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Spooky Saturday #1
The truth about Ed & Lorraine Warren
Ed & Lorraine Warren were self proclaimed demonologists and exorcists, with Lorraine claiming to be a medium. The warrens peak of fame was in the 1970s - 1980s & their exploits inspired the movies Amityville horror, the conjuring movies, & the Annabelle movies.



