Lore

Lore

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & 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.

Episodes

September 30, 2024 34 mins

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that’s not necessarily a safe thing.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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September 23, 2024 35 mins

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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    September 16, 2024 30 mins

    Legends 36: Strike It Rich

    Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba.

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    September 12, 2024 2 mins

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    September 9, 2024 28 mins

    Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again.

    Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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    September 2, 2024 30 mins

    Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.

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    August 29, 2024 2 mins

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (261: Attraction) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    August 26, 2024 34 mins

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    Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire or whispered stories at slumber parties. But for a time in America, people turned folklore into things worth traveling to see. And their methods were rather tricky.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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    August 19, 2024 29 mins

    The 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 always a darker side that needs to be explored.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alexandra Steed.

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    August 15, 2024 3 mins

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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    August 12, 2024 33 mins

    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 early 1900s in America.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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    August 5, 2024 31 mins

    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 contain. 

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, editing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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    August 1, 2024 3 mins

    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 catalog:

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    July 29, 2024 37 mins

    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.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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    July 22, 2024 28 mins

    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 explored.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Sam Alberty.

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    July 18, 2024 2 mins

    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 catalog:

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    July 15, 2024 28 mins

    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 by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson.

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    July 8, 2024 29 mins

    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.

    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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    July 4, 2024 2 mins

    Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (257: Blasted) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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