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The Stone Graves Above the Sea
Pull up a chair… The tide is coming in and every coastline has a story to tell…
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Birnam Wood – When a Forest Walked to War
The real woodland behind Shakespeare’s greatest prophecy..
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The Woman in the Wych Elm
Todays throwback article is actually less throwback and more rewrite. It’s a story that you can find on pretty much any true mystery or cold case website or podcast. And though whilst I heartily approve of preserving old stories and cases, these are very rarely anything less than a rehash of the same tale. But…
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Mysterious Times News Special – Britain’s Biggest Treasure Hunt Begins
Celebrating the Festival of Archaeology 2026
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The Story Trees
The post explores the significance of remarkable trees in Britain, highlighting their historical and community roles. Notable examples include the Capon Tree, symbolizing community unity, and the Ankerwycke Yew, embodying endurance and legend. These trees serve as reminders of shared stories and cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of storytelling across generations.
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The Chained Oak – The Curse That Refused to Die
“For every branch that falls from this old oak, a member of your family shall die.”
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Short Story Sunday – The Last Witness.
Short Story Sunday
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The Major Oak – Britain’s Greatest Living Legend
The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has captivated hearts for centuries, intertwining history and folklore. As it nears the end of its life, the deep connection people feel for this ancient tree reflects not just its grandeur but also the profound role it has played in our collective imagination. Saying goodbye feels like parting with…
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Throwback Thursday – ‘I Don’t Like Mondays’
Sometimes there is no motive. No reason. Just the mundane made monstrous.
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MT Weekly News Round-up W/E 15 July 2026
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YOGTZE – The Six Letters That Baffled the World
For almost four decades, those six letters inspired documentaries, books and armchair detectives with theories ranging from espionage to extraterrestrials…
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Richey Edwards
On February 1, 1995, Richey Edwards, the guitarist and lyricist for Manic Street Preachers, disappeared without a trace. Despite numerous searches and investigations, his fate remains a mystery, turning Edwards into a haunting legend in rock history.
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Mysterious Times News Round-Up – Week Ending 8 July 2026
“From phantom big cats to haunted castles and distant quasars, another fascinating week reminds us that the world’s greatest mysteries rarely announce themselves with certainty. They simply leave us asking questions…”
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Death on Vintém Hill
Unsolved Mysteries. The Lead Mask Mysteries
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The Tale of the Hartlepool Monkey.
The tale of the Hartlepool Monkey is a bizarre legend from the Napoleonic Wars. It tells how the people of Hartlepool supposedly captured, tried, and hanged a monkey, believing it to be a French spy. Whether fact or folklore, the story has become a source of local pride, inspiring everything from football mascots to a…
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The Woman Who Left No Name
Unsolved Mysteries – The tale of the Isdale Woman
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The Tale of the Missing Lighthouse Keepers
Pull up a chair, let me tell you the tale of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse Keepers…