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
We usually go looking for the most frightening legends in the shadows. Sometimes, though, they can be found where the lights are brightest.
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 (284: Grounded) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 19: LorePodcast.com/episodes/19
- Episode 30: LorePodcast.com/episodes/30
- Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72
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The way various cultures approach death has added a dark texture to the world around us. And caught in the fabric of those metaphorical burial shrouds is the debris from some truly powerful stories.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Some legends only appear to vanish over time. From wide popularity to utter obscurity, their journey teaches us something about the way we use story. And sometimes, it even manages to leave its mark on history.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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:
- Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20
- Episode 23: LorePodcast.com/episodes/23
- Episode 36: LorePodcast.com/episodes/36
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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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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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
- Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (282: Auld) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 43: LorePodcast.com/episodes/43
- Episode 49: LorePodcast.com/episodes/49
- Episode 159: LorePodcast.com/episodes/159
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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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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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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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:
- Episode 190: LorePodcast.com/episodes/190
- Episode 198: LorePodcast.com/episodes/198
- Episode 246: LorePodcast.com/episodes/246
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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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- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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:
- Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
- Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118
- Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166
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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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- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
- Episode Sou...
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (279: Singular) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 130: LorePodcast.com/episodes/130
- Episode 176: LorePodcast.com/episodes/176
- Episode 205: LorePodcast.com/episodes/205
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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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- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/musi...
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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Lore Resources:
- Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music
- Episode Sources: lore...
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:
- Episode 8: LorePodcast.com/episodes/8
- Episode 111: LorePodcast.com/episodes/111
- Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215
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