The Longest Night - Winter Solstice

In this mini episode we explore some of the Yule stories behind Christmas - meeting characters from Pagan, Wiccan, and Norse Mythology.

In the astronomy section of the show, we'll find out what the winter solstice is and why it happens.

Happy Holidays everybody!

Research Survey

The Celestial Tales is part of a research project. For more information, and to get involved (by end of Dec 2021), find the survey here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGtfAsWfqsNb9YO

Music

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillin

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Constant as the Northern Star - Polaris

This time we explore the North Star, Polaris, through a story from Hinduism. We'll meet Dhruva, a young boy whose family troubles will lead him to discover his own power. We'll learn that sometimes the best thing you can do is stay right where you are.

In the astronomy section of the show, we'll find out what's so special (or not?) about Polaris.

Research Survey

The Celestial Tales is part of a research project. For more information, and to get involved (by end of Dec 2021), find the survey here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGtfAsWfqsNb9YO

Music

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillin

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Indian Meditation by Liron

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7634-indian-meditation

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Tricks and Treats - Atoq

In a bit of a Halloween special, we explore a 'dark constellation' called Atoq, through a collection of Andean myths surrounding the fox.

We'll meet Fox and watch him try to be taken seriously after a pretty unlucky start. There will be tricks played and treats given, though they might not all work out as expected.

In the astronomy section of the show, we'll find out what exactly a dark constellation is, and what causes it; as well as getting excited over a very cool photograph.

Announcement

The Celestial Tales is part of a research project. For more information, and to get involved, find the survey here: https://uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cGtfAsWfqsNb9YO

Music

Skye Cuillin by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4371-skye-cuillin

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

No Frills Cumbia by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3571-no-frills-cumbia

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license