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50 years later, Denver Folklore Center’s acoustic vibe resonates
50 years later, Denver Folklore Center's acoustic vibe resonates. Interview with Harry Tuft.

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:32:08 -0700

Folklore author highlights West Somerset's importance
AN AUTHOR who has written a book about folklore in the county has cited West Somerset as a vital source of inspiration.

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:49:13 -0700

Fiery Folklore: 5 Dazzling Sun Myths
On Sunday (May 20), a solar eclipse will blot out the sun for viewers across much of Asia, the Pacific and western North America. These days, eclipses aren't a big mystery — they occur when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. But throughout history, the sun's significance, along with its mysteriousness, have yielded an array of solar myths.

Fri, 18 May 2012 10:03:23 -0700

Folklore Festival organizers have tough act to follow
Organizers of Thunder Bay’s Folklore Festival have a tough act to follow this fall when they begin making plans to mark the event’s 40th anniversary in 2013.

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:39 -0700

Fiery folklore: 5 myths that try to explain sun
On Sunday, a solar eclipse will blot out the sun for viewers across much of Asia, the Pacific and western North America. These days, eclipses aren't a big mystery — they occur when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. But throughout history, the sun's significance, along with its mysteriousness, have yielded an array of solar myths.

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:01:12 -0700