The Raven's Grove

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Welcome to a world of stories. In my podcast series, The Raven's Grove, I'll explore a variety of topics, including but not limited to, folklore, history, archaeology and geekery. If any of these apply to you...then this podcast series is most definitely for you!

  1. 6H AGO

    S7E117 The Maya Code

    In this episode, we talk about how the Mayan hieroglyph code was cracked by archaeologists and linguists, and why it took such a long time. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Blood & Gore mentionsSelf-harm mentionsHuman sacrifice mentionsNazi mentionsSoviet mentionsFascism mentionsCommunism mentionsBullying mentionsDeath mentionsSo, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    23 min

  2. FEB 11

    S7E116 Predators (Part 02: Rays)

    In this episode, we take a look at the habits, ecology, biology, threats and some of the different species of rays found around the world. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Blood and Gore mentionsAnimal Predatory Behaviour mentionsHumans hunting animals mentionsLuxury animal product use mentionsDeath mentionsSelf Harm mentionsWar mentionsWeapon mentionsSo if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    22 min

  3. JAN 28

    S7E115 If I Ran The Museum (Part 01: Indiana Jones)

    In our newest segment, "If I Ran The Museum", I'll be conducting a thought experiment about what artefacts and pop culture props I would put in a hypothetical museum exhibition about some of my favourite fictional franchises and real world cultures from history and archaeology. Today, we're talking about the imaginary museum exhibition I would do for the "Indiana Jones" franchise! WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features MAJOR spoilers for the Indiana Jones film franchise, including: Raiders of the Lost ArkIndiana Jones and the Temple of DoomIndiana Jones and the Last CrusadeIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal SkullIndiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyAs well as the following Trigger Warnings: Fascism mentionsNazi mentionsWorld War mentionsCold War mentionsSoviet Union mentionsCult mentionsHuman Sacrifice mentionsSupernatural mentionsAlien mentionsMonster mentionsTime Travel mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    38 min

  4. JAN 14

    S7E114 Random Factdumps: Archaeology Edition

    In this episode, we take a closer look at five facts about the academic discipline of archaeology: The differences between palaeontology and archaeology;why Lara Croft and Indiana Jones are not technically archaeologists by modern standards;which tool is the most highly valued by field archaeologists;a quick look at the various specialties in archaeology as an academic discipline;and finally, a brief overview of the cultural impact of the Indiana Jones franchise on the field of archaeology as a whole.WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Desecration of tomb mentionsImperialism mentionsColonialism mentionsNazi mentionsDeath mentionsAs well as MAJOR spoilers for the Indiana Jones franchise, so if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    42 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    S6E113 Random Factdumps: Geekery Edition (Part 02)

    In this Geek-themed episode, we take a look at some more random geeky facts, such as: how the actor to first play Hellboy got the role; the details about Johnny Silverhand's guitar; the potential timelessness of one of my all time favourite book series; how one man helped a sitcom get science right; and the link between one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century and Star Wars. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Supernatural/Horror mentionsCrime mentionsWeapon mentionsMurder mentionsBattlefield mentionsTerrorism mentionsSerial Killer mentionsAs well as spoilers for the video game Cyberpunk 2077 So, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    27 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    S6E112 Random Factdumps -- Halloween Edition (Part 03)

    In this Halloween-themed episode, we take a look at five spooky facts, including: the links between The Addams Family and the Lord Of The Rings; why there might or might not be a kindly werewolf on remote islands off the Scottish coast; the link between a classic adventure story, a lighthouse and one of the greatest works of Gothic Horror literature; and why you should always double check translations. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Supernatural/Horror mentionsInsect/Bee mentionsMild coarse languageGenocide mentionsWerewolf mentionsGothic Horror mentionsDeath mentionsShipwreck mentionsTransformation mentionsAs well as spoilers for the book The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde So, if any of those are a trigger or an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    29 min

  7. 10/15/2025

    S6E111 Comic Talk (Part 02: Batman)

    In this episode, we take a look at the origins, backstory, sidekicks and various different versions of the scourge of Gotham's underworld, the Dark Knight himself, BATMAN. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following triggers: Crime mentionsDeath and Murder mentionsWeapon mentionsCombat mentionsBodily trauma from combat mentionsAdoption mentionsDrug mentionsDrug abuse mentionsBlackmail mentionsTerrorism mentionsPlagiarism mentionsAbuse mentionsChild abuse mentionsSo, if any of those are in any way an issue for you, GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    1h 5m

  8. 10/01/2025

    S6E110 Plot Holes (Part 05)

    In this episode, we take a closer look at some more plot holes from famous movie, comic book, tv show and video game franchises, such as: which drug can't The Flash tolerate, and why it doesn't make any sense; how come Superman treated a fellow superhero so poorly, going against character in a big way; which Far Cry protagonist doesn't fit the mould; and an animation error/plot hole twofer in The Simpsons. WARNING: This episode of The Raven's Grove features the following Triggers: Poison mentionsViolence mentionsWeaponry mentionsMurder mentionsDeath mentionsCult mentionsDictator mentionsHunting mentionsSo, if any of those are an issue for you, PLEASE GIVE THIS EPISODE A MISS.

    38 min
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Welcome to a world of stories. In my podcast series, The Raven's Grove, I'll explore a variety of topics, including but not limited to, folklore, history, archaeology and geekery. If any of these apply to you...then this podcast series is most definitely for you!

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  • Creator
    The Ravens Grove
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Ravens Grove
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