Is it True -"If The Ravens Leave The Tower, The Kingdom Will Fall" ? | Macabre Mythbusters

The place with the most history surrounding it in London is undoubtedly the Tower. This building has many myths and legends assigned to its historic reign over the capital. One of these myths is its feathered friends, the ravens. These majestic birds are said to be the key in keeping the kingdom alive and have been on site for almost 1000 years. The myth behind the famous saying is not entirely known and today we explore just where it may have come from and if there is any truth to it. Today on Macabre London, we uncover the mystery of the Tower Of London's RavensThank you to todays sponsor The Art Of Crime Podcast - https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com/subscribe------------------------Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1180202350Macabre London is a fortnightly podcast and YouTube show that delves into London's haunted and gruesome history alongside discovering Macabre mini Mysteries from all over the world!Be sure to check out my other podcast, Killers, Cults & Queens with Cheryl Hole https://podfollow.com/queens---------------------------SUPPORT ME————————ONE OFF DONATIONS: Paypal - paypal.me/macabrelondonKO-FI: ko-fi.com/macabrelondonPATREON: www.patreon.com/macabrelondonAMAZON WISHLIST - http://amzn.eu/dJxEf1VMERCH! - https://macabrelondon-shop.fourthwall.comPATREON - www.patreon.com/macabrelondon——————————-Thank you to our executive producer patrons - Christina, Christophe, Lisa, M, Ravelle, Rose, Sally, Sam, Sarah, Terri, Teresa, Vee, VeronicaAnd to all of our wonderful £5 tier patrons...Lindal Victoria ZozoLAMLucy Talli Claire Verena Inge Kim Amy ClaireAndreaKathryn Jo David ShannonCreepy PaperRachelDeniseHelenSabrinaAndrew And thanks to all other patrons too!————————SOCIAL MEDIA---------------------------------------------Insta: @nikkimacabrelondonX: @macabrelondonTikTok: @macabrelondonFacebook: @macabrelondonEmail: [email protected]://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/londoners-baffled-video-tower-london-24321409https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravens_of_the_Tower_of_Londonhttps://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/the-ravens/#gs.2ukjt7https://www.thamesriversightseeing.com/blog/myths-and-legends-surrounding-the-tower-of-london Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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