Jervaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire is a cisterian abbey that was established in 1156. It was then overturned during the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537. Over the years it has been pillaged and excavated until it stands as it does now - a regal ancient relic that is nestled amongst the stunning and atmospheric backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales.

Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in that neck of the woods.

#history #histodons

Did you know the word “poltergeist” comes from the German words “poltern” which means to knock or rumble and “geist” which means spirit!

Poltergiests are a form of supernatural phenomenon which includes loud banging noises and inaminate objects being thrown/flung about. Electrical equipment is also said to be affected by poltergeists and the spooks are commonly associated with bad smells too!

You wouldn’t want one of those hanging around your house thats for sure! 👻

#Spooky #funfact

Happy #Thursday!

Did you know in 525 BCE a whole army disappeared without a trace?

Egypt had been conquered by the King of Persia - Cambyses II.

The King ordered 50,000 troops to take the Oracle of Amun, a sanctuary devoted to the God Amun, located at Siwa Oasis in Western Egypt.

The story goes that as the army were crossing the immense Western Desert a great sandstorm took place and all 50,000 troops were buried under the sand, without a trace.

#history #histodons #ancient

I really like when old gnarled tree roots grow like this. It always make me think of fantastical places where moss hides small creatures and adventure beckons. They are magic.

#nature #wildlife #photography #trees #roots #magic

The tale of Sawney Bean & his cannibal clan is interwoven into the fabric of Scottish folklore.

The tale goes that Sawney & his interbreeding clan would attack unsuspecting victims before dragging them back to Bennane Cave on Ayrshire’s coast to be devoured.

The clan eventually attacked the wrong people and were executed however the bloody tale prevails & has been passed down from generation to generation across Scotland.

#folklore #history #histodons #scottishfolklore #scotland

Evening all - hope everyone has had a good weekend! 😎

I was lucky enough to visit the Yorkshire Dales this weekend and got the chance to see the three-tiered Aysgarth Falls, which were created over time by the River Ure carving through the natural limestone!

A beautiful and atmospheric spot it has been visited by several famous artists & writers from history including J.M.W Turner & William Wordsworth!

#geography #waterfall #Yorkshire #northyorkshire #nature #landscape #history #histodons

We have officially reached that moment in #autumn when daydreams about summer and summer rambles start seeping into my mind! All of these were taken on a great day out in the beautiful peak district - what a place! 😎☀️

#countryside #peakdistrict #Summer #landscape #photography

Ever heard of the dancing plague of 1518?

It is a well documented incident of dancing mania that occured in Strasbourg, Alsace (France today) between July & September of 1518.

On a random summers day a lady called Frau Troffea kicked of the mania by dancing on her own for a week in the centre of town. By the end of the mania between 50-400 other people had joined her and it is said that many individuals collapsed from exhaustion and some even died!

#history #histodons #folklore