Lore

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.

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Lore 232: Empowered

Episode Date: July 17, 2023

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...

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Lore 231: Out of Breath

Episode Date: July 3, 2023

Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here. ———————— Much of the history of fo...

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Legends 4: Witchy Women

Episode Date: June 26, 2023

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...

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Lore 230: Gilded

Episode Date: June 19, 2023

Despite being known for being a “mile high”, the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness hidden away down b...

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Legends 3: Ghost Ships

Episode Date: June 12, 2023

Let’s take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits. Narrated and produced b...

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Lore 229: Dark Shapes

Episode Date: June 5, 2023

Some folklore can only be explored if we’re willing to get a little wet. Let’s dive into the frightening folklore of lake monsters. Written and produc...

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Lore 228: Safe House

Episode Date: May 22, 2023

Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the stories they breed of...

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Introducing Lore Legends

Episode Date: May 12, 2023

Learn about a big upcoming change to Lore, and why it means double the thrills and chills for you! ——————————— Learn more about ad-free episodes over...

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Lore 227: Bloodlines

Episode Date: May 8, 2023

Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we could ever imagine. And what makes them even more frightening is...

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Lore 226: Grounded

Episode Date: April 24, 2023

Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical shape…with terrifyi...

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Lore 225: Dark Animation

Episode Date: April 10, 2023

One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the dead might just have too ma...

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Lore 224: Seriously Ill

Episode Date: March 27, 2023

One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, wit...