Lore 253: Compelled
Episode Date: May 6, 2024One of humanity’s deepest fears has always been focused on the evil forces that scheme to destroy us, and how far they will go to get that job done. W...
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.
386 episodes transcribedOne of humanity’s deepest fears has always been focused on the evil forces that scheme to destroy us, and how far they will go to get that job done. W...
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