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.
553 episodes transcribedGo deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lor...
A lot of folklore is frightening, but some of it is definitely hard to swallow. Let's sink our teeth into some terrifying tales from history today. Na...
The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there's a lot more to be afraid of than spid...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (311: Twice Upon a Time) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore c...
Folklore is full of stories about people who seem to have lived more than one life. Which is why these true tales from history are so incredibly bizar...
The vast oceans of our planet are more mysterious to us than the surface of Mars. And because of that, they have become the place where dark legends d...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (310: Thunderstruck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catal...
While most folklore has a thrilling quality to it, there are some tales that are a bit more shocking. Just be careful where you stand while we explore...
Although my new history book, EXHUMED, arrives on August 6th, you get to hear a whole chapter early! Enjoy this delicious sample from EXHUMED, and be...
The American South might have its charm, but it also has a tragic history that lingers in the shadows to this day. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahn...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (309: Party Favors) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalo...
Parties promise us a break from the mundane or troubling. But a few celebratory gatherings in history have turned the tables, delivering something far...
Over the centuries, it has become common to refer to traumatizing or frightening experiences as "a nightmare." The true origins of that notion, though...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (308: Without a Trace) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore cat...
Dark stories often have twists, turns, and the constant fear of getting lost in the shadows. Which is a lot like one real trail that haunts American h...
One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling tha...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary") with these three recommendations from further back in...
This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we're reissuing a fan favori...
Sometimes the thing that gives a story its authenticity is the frequency with which it has been shared, regardless of the truth. And many of them turn...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (306: Disorienting) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalo...
