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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2024 · 35 MIN

Crop Circles

from Wyrd Wessex

This week on Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, delve into the captivating and enduring mystery of Crop Circles.As a resident of Wiltshire—a county famous for its high concentration of circles—Craig shares his personal experiences visiting several of the intricate formations. Meanwhile, Andy traces the true history and folklore behind the phenomena, exploring whether these formations are alien communication, natural forces, or elaborate hoaxes.In this episode, we explore:The True History: We delve into the folklore behind crop circles, from the 17th-century woodcut, The Mowing Devil, to the famous modern hoaxers, Doug Bower and Dave Chorley, who fooled the world.The Modern Mystery: An exclusive update on the modern crop circle community and the enduring debate over how the most complex formations are created.Local Experiences: Craig shares his personal, firsthand account of visiting several Wiltshire circles.Wyrd NewsMedieval Well Discovery: The bizarre story of a man who discovered a 17-foot deep medieval well containing buried treasures—all in his living room!Gary Numan's Ghost: Pop icon Gary Numan shares his terrifying, unexplained ghost encounter on the London Underground.This week on Wyrd Wessex, the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, delve into the captivating and enduring mystery of Crop Circles.As a resident of Wiltshire—a county famous for its high concentration of circles—Craig shares his personal experiences visiting several of the intricate formations. Meanwhile, Andy traces the true history and folklore behind the phenomena, exploring whether these formations are alien communication, natural forces, or elaborate hoaxes.In this episode, we explore:The True History: We delve into the folklore behind crop circles, from the 17th-century woodcut, The Mowing Devil, to the famous modern hoaxers, Doug Bower and Dave Chorley, who fooled the world.The Modern Mystery: An exclusive update on the modern crop circle community and the enduring debate over how the most complex formations are created.Local Experiences: Craig shares his personal, firsthand account of visiting several Wiltshire circles.Wyrd NewsMedieval Well Discovery: The bizarre story of a man who discovered a 17-foot deep medieval well containing buried treasures—all in his living room!Gary Numan's Ghost: Pop icon Gary Numan shares his terrifying, unexplained ghost encounter on the London Underground.Stay Wyrd!www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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