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.
426 episodes transcribedLike a well-loved pair of shoes, or those jeans you bought in college and never gave up on, some things become worn out over time. But when that thing...
Every movement has a seed, that spark that sets the fire ablaze. But this spark is more than just a murder mystery, or a treasure hunt, or even a haun...
Each of us holds inside ourselves a precious cargo. It is the key to life, and a worthy sacrifice when important things are on the line. And yet it al...
When tragedy strikes and poor choices haunt us, sometimes the only thing we can do is move on and build on the ashes of the past. But there are places...
For thousands of years, humans have built rules and procedures for handling the various curveballs that life throws our way—and we place a lot of trus...
Life is full of challenges. From learning new skills to climbing the social ladder, most people struggle with the hurdles we’re forced to overcome. Bu...
Few things disappoint us more than when our expectations aren’t met. We expect to be loved, or to be rewarded for our hard work. And above all, we exp...
Our understanding of the natural world is incredibly advanced compared to our ancestors from a few centuries ago. We have established rules and order...
Humans are hard-wired for trust. It’s the secret ingredient that helps us form communities, build relationships, and grow as people. But while that tr...
There is a lot in life that we can control, but no system is perfect. Every now and then, circumstances pull the rug out from underneath us and leave...
Islands have served a variety of functions for people over the years. They can be a place of safety and privacy, or of simplicity and escape. But isla...
We tend think of rivers and lakes as tame. They are the safe and friendly counterpart to the deep and treacherous waters of the ocean. Freshwater rive...
Some cities experience a single tragedy and then live with that pain and loss for generations. They are built on a dark foundation, and everything new...
Humans have always sought companionship. From the communities we live in, to the pets we welcome into our homes, our need for companions is as old as...
Every now and then a story comes along that is so powerful and compelling that it creates a new branch on the tree of folklore. Yes, it has deeper roo...
Our bodies are a fortress, and every day, they suffer through attacks from the outside. Over the centuries, we’re become very good at protecting ourse...
Our home is supposed to be a safe space where we are free to relax and enjoy life. History, though, contains stories that break that mould. Places whe...
Nothing is more magical than when a family works together. But when their talents seem to defy all logic and reason, it might not be a bad idea to dig...
Humans have always been more than a little bit superstitious, and one of the oldest and most universal of those beliefs is the curse. The story of how...
People are really good at moving on. We rush from fad to fad at an alarming speed, and it’s difficult to predict where our interests will land next. I...
