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3 unusual facts about The Three Ravens


Tarujen Saari

They are known for playing songs (for example The Three Ravens) from a variety of European folk traditions (often Celtic, Viking and associated sub-genres), as well as original compositions.

The Three Ravens

The song features in Simon Schama's A History of Britain, particularly in the episodes "The Body of the Queen", "The British Wars" and "The Two Winstons".

When They Lay Bare

The novel is based around a set of antique plates that the young woman brings with her, depicting the Border Ballads, "Twa Corbies" and "Barbara Allen".



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