Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
407 episodes transcribedThe cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anyth...
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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the...
History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look a...
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We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time. Narra...
The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there’s one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catal...
This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way. Nar...
Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn’t be more liter...
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Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though...
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War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaro...
Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Ep...
One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spa...
Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrate...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:...
Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some...
