David Waldron
@davidwaldron.bsky.social
I am a historian at FUA on Wadawurrung land, writer for the podcast Tales from Rat City, and ENNIE Winning Call of Cthulhu TTRPG writer.
Chris Reeve and my out of print book on Black Dog folklore in East Anglia is now available for purchase from Lulu.
If you are interested in something spooky for a last minute give idea...
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If you are interested in something spooky for a last minute give idea...
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Shock! the Black Dog of Bungay: A Case Study in Local Folklore
The tale of the Black Dog of Bungay and the infamous attack on the church of St Marys in 1577, has inspired and fascinated residents and visitors to the town for centuries along with tales of Black Sh...
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December 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Chris Reeve and my out of print book on Black Dog folklore in East Anglia is now available for purchase from Lulu.
If you are interested in something spooky for a last minute give idea...
www.lulu.com/shop/david-w...
If you are interested in something spooky for a last minute give idea...
www.lulu.com/shop/david-w...
Latest Academic publication is live. With Zeb Leonard and Lauren Zeuschner.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Latest Academic publication is live. With Zeb Leonard and Lauren Zeuschner.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Project underway for early next year release. A Call of Cthulhu scenario exploring the experience of Indian migrants to Ballarat's goldrush in the mid 19th century. A fantastic and fun collaboration with my colleague Reshmi Lahiri-Roy.
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Project underway for early next year release. A Call of Cthulhu scenario exploring the experience of Indian migrants to Ballarat's goldrush in the mid 19th century. A fantastic and fun collaboration with my colleague Reshmi Lahiri-Roy.
As the year darkens and the wind turns colder, the Victorians knew exactly what to do on long December nights: draw the curtains, bank the fire… and tell ghost stories.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
As the year darkens and the wind turns colder, the Victorians knew exactly what to do on long December nights: draw the curtains, bank the fire… and tell ghost stories.
This Christmas, carry on that tradition a with the Cthulhu by Gaslight Repository Bundle.
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4906...
This Christmas, carry on that tradition a with the Cthulhu by Gaslight Repository Bundle.
legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/4906...
Speaking here Friday at the Australian Association for the Study of Religion.
Written on the Walls: Apotropaic Marks and Cunning-Folk Practices in Goldrush-Era Victorian Buildings
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Written on the Walls: Apotropaic Marks and Cunning-Folk Practices in Goldrush-Era Victorian Buildings
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2025 Conference — The Australian Association for the Study of Religion
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December 2, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Speaking here Friday at the Australian Association for the Study of Religion.
Written on the Walls: Apotropaic Marks and Cunning-Folk Practices in Goldrush-Era Victorian Buildings
www.aasr.org.au/2025-confere...
Written on the Walls: Apotropaic Marks and Cunning-Folk Practices in Goldrush-Era Victorian Buildings
www.aasr.org.au/2025-confere...
On the Radio today on 3ba 11:45am talking about the oft neglected story of the Indian community in 19th century Australia and during the goldrush.
November 30, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On the Radio today on 3ba 11:45am talking about the oft neglected story of the Indian community in 19th century Australia and during the goldrush.
Speaking here in Sydney this Saturday at the AIPR conference on Aradale, dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories as a response to traumatic histories. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parapsycho...
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Speaking here in Sydney this Saturday at the AIPR conference on Aradale, dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories as a response to traumatic histories. www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parapsycho...
Feeling nervous. I am honored to have been asked to deliver one of the keynote addresses here next week. I am focusing on the legacy of violence against women in dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories.
November 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Feeling nervous. I am honored to have been asked to deliver one of the keynote addresses here next week. I am focusing on the legacy of violence against women in dark tourism, folklore and ghost stories.
Just did an interview for the Guardian on folklore surrounding the Oarfish in 19th century Australia
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Just did an interview for the Guardian on folklore surrounding the Oarfish in 19th century Australia
Reviewing the old Ballarat Gaol for an event next year.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Reviewing the old Ballarat Gaol for an event next year.
Snail and flower predators.
November 12, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Snail and flower predators.
Nice reviewing my latest academic publication in, my colleague Jeremy Smith's, edited anthology on the Clemente program.
November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Nice reviewing my latest academic publication in, my colleague Jeremy Smith's, edited anthology on the Clemente program.
Lovely weekend out hiking near Blackwood.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Lovely weekend out hiking near Blackwood.
Well this arrival from Aus Post is very interesting.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Well this arrival from Aus Post is very interesting.
Just gave an interview at 3BA on Halloween during the goldrush. Seems like they are down to a skeleton staff during the public holiday...
November 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Just gave an interview at 3BA on Halloween during the goldrush. Seems like they are down to a skeleton staff during the public holiday...
All set up at Elder God's and Dragons to run William Bailey's Haunted Mansion for the Victorian Horror event in Melbourne.
November 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
All set up at Elder God's and Dragons to run William Bailey's Haunted Mansion for the Victorian Horror event in Melbourne.
Great night last night as a guest speaker at Sovereign Hill for their "History Matters" series. 130ish people in the audience who were really engaged and great discussions on folklore and superstitions in the goldrush.
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Great night last night as a guest speaker at Sovereign Hill for their "History Matters" series. 130ish people in the audience who were really engaged and great discussions on folklore and superstitions in the goldrush.
In the papers again. Little segment on the legend of Shug monkey coming out of my work on the Black Dog of Bungay.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
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Revealed: The truth behind the Shug Monkey said to haunt Cambridge
Experts finally reveal the truth behind the mythical hybrid beast, said to be a cross between a shaggy black dog and a monkey.
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October 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
In the papers again. Little segment on the legend of Shug monkey coming out of my work on the Black Dog of Bungay.
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...
Very happy to say Chris Reeve and my book "Shock! the Black Dog of Bungay" is now available again for purchase in paperback.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXGCMTTJ
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXGCMTTJ
Shock! The Black Dog of Bungay: A Case Study in Local Folklore
Buy Shock! The Black Dog of Bungay: A Case Study in Local Folklore by Waldron, Dr David C, Reeve, Chris (ISBN: 9798270328146) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Very happy to say Chris Reeve and my book "Shock! the Black Dog of Bungay" is now available again for purchase in paperback.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXGCMTTJ
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FXGCMTTJ
Wonderful seeing my PhD student Graeme Quick graduate today for his thesis on the history of the horse in 19th century Ballarat.
October 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Wonderful seeing my PhD student Graeme Quick graduate today for his thesis on the history of the horse in 19th century Ballarat.