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.
429 episodes transcribedHumans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most popular ones are bright and cheerful doesn’t mean...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (280: Flower Power) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalo...
The soil of history is rich with all sorts of traditions and folklore, many of which have sprouted into deadly tools and powerful magic. At least, tha...
Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating our flawed human nature as the stories hanging ove...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:...
Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputat...
We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just because a place is a paradise doesn’t mean it has no s...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore ca...
It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout hist...
All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural....
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lor...
Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe. Narrated and produced by Aaro...
No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we’re heading into one of the far corners of America to see what sort of tragedy might be...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:...
A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their heads in troubling situations. According to folkl...
A special announcement for a special day. Thank you to everyone who has constantly, generously, and joyfully supported this show over the years. Here...
Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though, scars often reach a new level of pain and darknes...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore cata...
Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, w...
Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and ma...
