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TV presentations
The following features are a selection of Ashley's presentations on STV's The Hour Show. All the shows can be viewed on STV' Player at the STV website.
The history of Burns revealed – warts and all!
Historian Ashley Cowie lifts the lid on Scotland’s national poet, revealing all about how he became famous – and a little bit about the darker side to the Bard too.
http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/153031-the-history-of-burns-revealed-warts-and-all/
Ghosts and ghouls – the true history of Halloween.
Historian Ashley Cowie explores the true origins of the spookiest day of the year!
http://entertainment.stv.tv/tv/133592-ghosts-and-ghouls-the-true-history-of-halloween/
The secret history of Santa Claus
Historian Ashley Cowie reveals how the magical traditions of Christmas evolved over the years.
http://living.stv.tv/health-fitness/family/144617-the-secret-history-of-santa-claus/
The Secret history of Santa Claus part 2
Historian Ashley Cowie joins Steven, Michelle and Daniel O'donnell on the couch to reveal more about the magical traditions of Christmas.
http://programmes.stv.tv/the-hour/video-extras/entertainment-thehour-20091-christmas-history/
The Rosslyn Templar
Historian Ashley Cowie joins Steven and Michelle to discuss Rosslyn Chapel and his latest book - The Rosslyn Templar.
http://video.stv.tv/bc/entertainment-thehour-20090922-rosslyn-chapel-symbology/