Lore 259: Where the Heart Is
Episode Date: July 29, 2024Often 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....
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.
404 episodes transcribedOften 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....
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