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.
389 episodes transcribedThe legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But however familiar they might be, there’s alw...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog...
Our deep desire to connect to the world of the dead has taken humanity down some fantastic roads, but few compare to the stories that came out of the...
Because the seas have been deep and dangerous for such a long time, it’s no surprise that they hold far more pirate legends than one episode can conta...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (259: Where the Heart Is) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore...
Often the places that are closest to our hearts are the most vulnerable to being haunted. Which is why, even in folklore, there’s no place like home....
The older the place, the deeper the legends seem to run. And in New England, that means there’s a treasure trove of dark tales just waiting to be expl...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (258: Wall to Wall) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalo...
Beneath the waters of one city’s harbor waits countless tales of ghosts and demons from its past. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research...
Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we’re looking for are right under our feet. Narrat...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (257: Blasted) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: E...
Some of the most fascinating—and terrifying—folklore out there is related to healing. But be careful: these aren’t your grandmother’s fairy tales. Nar...
Few things are as terrifying as the mystery of our own deaths. Thankfully, folklore has stepped in with legends that hint at early answers, giving hop...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (256: Cursed) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Ep...
We often look to artwork as a source of inspiration, hope, and entertainment. But some examples throughout history have developed a reputation for som...
One of our biggest obsessions as a culture is abandoned places. But once you dig into the legends about these locations, it’s clear that something sti...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (255: Off the Rails) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catal...
Every narrative trope has an origin story. This murder mystery staple, however, might just be the most suspenseful of them all. Narrated and produced...
Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley beings exist in the lege...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (254: Remnants) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:...
