In which the cat speaks to Dr Sophie Parkes-Nield, postdoctoral researcher for the National Folklore Survey for England, a highly anticipated project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council aiming to capture the variety and diversity of folklore practices found in the country today. Growing up Folk Announced earlier this year, the National Folklore … Continue reading Folklore Favourites: National Folklore Survey for England
Author: Superstition Sam
Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin
In which the cat explores the relevance of the 'authentic' in folklore and its ethics, introducing the concept of 'forced knowledge' to discuss the challenges of authenticity, and how this may be reconciled with opportunities to foster more healing and compassion between communities. The life and death of one, Joan Wytte The practice of modern … Continue reading Folklore Ethics and Authenticity: The Curious Case of Joan Wytte, the Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin
Folklore in Museums: Lessons in Community and Collaboration from the Gwithti An Pystri
In which the cat provides an update on their last visit to the Gwithti An Pystri museum, highlighting how the curator's availability to add extra information to their exhibit can be deeply reflective of best practice in the sector. "This is a Portuguese house, for sure" Last year in early September, I visited the Gwithti … Continue reading Folklore in Museums: Lessons in Community and Collaboration from the Gwithti An Pystri
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