Maddy Pelling
Co-host of the After Dark podcast and historian who asks probing questions and discusses social and cultural aspects of Irish death traditions alongside the other guests.
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May 17, 2024 • 41min
Medieval Monsters, Ghosts & Werewolves
Dr. Anthony Delaney and Dr. Maddy Pelling discuss Medieval monsters, ghosts, and werewolves in this spooky episode. They explore the folklore of revenants, the transmission of ghost stories, and the significance of monsters in medieval tales. From malevolent entities to community responsibility, this podcast delves into the supernatural world of the Middle Ages.
Oct 31, 2025 • 36min
Ancient Irish Funeral Traditions
Join historians Dr. Anthony Delaney and Dr. Maddy Pelling as they delve into the hauntingly beautiful world of ancient Irish funeral traditions. Discover the powerful role of keening women, who lamented the deceased’s lives, critiquing and seeking forgiveness. Uncover the superstitions of wakes, like the mystical 'hungry grass' and the rituals surrounding mirrors and windows. Both discuss the evolution of these customs and their resonance in modern society, offering a captivating glimpse into Ireland's rich cultural tapestry of death and mourning.
Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 48min
#33 From Beyond the Engraving: Dr Maddy Pelling and the Diamond Poets
"Graffiti is all around us... it's addictive"Dr Madeleine (Maddy) Pelling is an historian, writer and broadcaster. Her first book, Writing on the Wall: Graffiti, Rebellion and the Making of Eighteenth-Century Britain, is out in March 2024. Maddy is co-host of History Hit's After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal, and is a regular on TV and her words appear in The Guardian, The Independent, BBC History Magazine and History Today.You can get in touch with Dan Schreiber on Twitter and Instagram (@Schreiberland). In his bio, you'll find the link to our Discord channel - a global community of likeminded weirdos!
