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
Some folklore thrives in the depths of our world—whether that's across the ocean waves or along the docks of an ancient harbor town. But a few have risen to great heights, giving us a view of history that is downright terrifying.
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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Folklore has had many uses over the centuries. But while some has been used to educate or entertain, one pocket of legends has become a dangerous tool for sorting the good from the bad.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 18: LorePodcast.com/episodes/18
- Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/113
- Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122
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A lot of folklore is frightening, but some of it is definitely hard to swallow. Let's sink our teeth into some terrifying tales from history today.
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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The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there's a lot more to be afraid of than spiders and birds.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (311: Twice Upon a Time) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 72: LorePodcast.com/episodes/72
- Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/122
- Episode 284: LorePodcast.com/episodes/284
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Folklore is full of stories about people who seem to have lived more than one life. Which is why these true tales from history are so incredibly bizarre.
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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The vast oceans of our planet are more mysterious to us than the surface of Mars. And because of that, they have become the place where dark legends dwell beneath the surface.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Samuel Alberty.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (310: Thunderstruck) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 74: LorePodcast.com/episodes/74
- Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196
- Episode 44: LorePodcast.com/episodes/44
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While most folklore has a thrilling quality to it, there are some tales that are a bit more shocking. Just be careful where you stand while we explore them.
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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Although my new history book, EXHUMED, arrives on August 6th, you get to hear a whole chapter early!
Enjoy this delicious sample from EXHUMED, and be sure to lock in your copy today—whether that's the hardcover, ebook, or audiobook version. Learn more and preorder your copy here:
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The American South might have its charm, but it also has a tragic history that lingers in the shadows to this day.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (309: Party Favors) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 81: LorePodcast.com/episodes/81
- Episode 102: LorePodcast.com/episodes/102
- Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/128
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Parties promise us a break from the mundane or troubling. But a few celebratory gatherings in history have turned the tables, delivering something far more frightening.
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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Over the centuries, it has become common to refer to traumatizing or frightening experiences as "a nightmare." The true origins of that notion, though, are the most terrifying of all.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (308: Without a Trace) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 40: LorePodcast.com/episodes/40
- Episode 114: LorePodcast.com/episodes/114
- Episode 150: LorePodcast.com/episodes/150
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Dark stories often have twists, turns, and the constant fear of getting lost in the shadows. Which is a lot like one real trail that haunts American history. Let's take a journey there together.
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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One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary") with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
- Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37
- Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79
- Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215
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This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we're reissuing a fan favorite from nearly a decade ago: Episode 50: Mary, Mary.
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson.
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