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

July 3, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (283: On the Nose) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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Folklore often preserves something from deep in the past in a way that can still be experienced in the present. But ghosts aren’t the only lingering reminder of days gone by that we might bump into.

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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June 23, 2025 31 mins

History is full of exceptions that make it very dangerous to assume—some examples of which are absolutely horrifying.

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

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June 19, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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June 16, 2025 36 mins

Few cities in the world contain as much darkness, pain, and evil as the capital of Scotland. Join us for a chilling tour—but be careful where you step.

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

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June 9, 2025 32 mins

Some regions of North America might have taken different routes through history to our own, but that doesn’t mean the legends they’ve collected are any less terrifying.

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

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June 5, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode The Silver Scream (190, 198, & 246) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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June 2, 2025 39 mins

We look to the theater for entertainment, distraction, and inspiration. But like so many other areas of popular culture, that glitz and glamour hides a darker past.

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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May 26, 2025 31 mins

Humans have spent a very long time collecting and sharing specific tales. But just because the most popular ones are bright and cheerful doesn’t mean the rest are without shadows.

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

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May 22, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (280: Flower Power) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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May 19, 2025 38 mins

The soil of history is rich with all sorts of traditions and folklore, many of which have sprouted into deadly tools and powerful magic. At least, that’s what the stories tell us.

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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May 12, 2025 30 mins

Legends are all around us. But few topics in the world of folklore do as good a job of illuminating our flawed human nature as the stories hanging over our heads.

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

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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May 5, 2025 35 mins

Even the brightest members of the fairytale world have dark and shadowy origins. In fact, one particular medieval beast developed a terrifying reputation that is still a part of our world today.

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

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April 28, 2025 30 mins

We might long for vacations in beautiful, sunlit settings as a break from the mundane, but just because a place is a paradise doesn’t mean it has no shadows.

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

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April 24, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (278: Bad For Business) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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April 21, 2025 38 mins

It’s easy to think of folklore and the supernatural as something that sits outside our little bubble of normal life. But in many cases throughout history, spooky things had a way of creeping into one of the most mundane areas of society: the business world.

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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April 14, 2025 33 mins

All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural.

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

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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April 7, 2025 39 mins

Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe.

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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