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 transcribedLegends 13: Hometown Legends A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team. Narrated...
Lore 239: Head to Head Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much...
Legends 12: Clinton Road Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has m...
Lore 238: Rumors Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in som...
Legends 11: Dark Watchers The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, how...
Lore 237: Lofty Tales Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for th...
Legends 10: Haunted Melodies Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends abou...
Lore 236: Spirited Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance dev...
Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us...
Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people....
Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produc...
It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better...
Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downrigh...
A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it’s left behind is both f...
Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aa...
Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it’s camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for...
Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one t...
Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be s...
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The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so c...
