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 11, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (288: Doom & Gloom) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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Folklore might be all around us, but sometimes the most frightening kind of story points in a very particular direction.

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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September 1, 2025 34 mins

One of the most iconic creatures from folklore has a terrifyingly evil nature hidden beneath its beautiful facade.

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

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August 28, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (287: It Takes a Village) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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August 25, 2025 34 mins

If these dark tales from history prove anything, it is that powerful things often come in small packages.

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

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August 18, 2025 30 mins

Some places only have a handful of dark stories to explore. Today’s subject, though, is the land of a ten-thousand tales.

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

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August 14, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (286: Lazarus) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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August 11, 2025 36 mins

One of the most intriguing topics throughout history has infectious disease and the way we handle it.

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 4, 2025 31 mins

Folklore is often a regional thing, shifting and reshaping itself to fit the landscape and the people who live there. And nowhere is that more frighteningly true than one particular stretch of the American landscape.

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

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July 31, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (285: Oh My) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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July 28, 2025 38 mins

We often think that the most frightening creatures of all are the ones that only exist within the pages of folklore. But what happens when the dangers lurks a lot closer to home?

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

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July 21, 2025 32 mins

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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July 17, 2025 2 mins

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (284: Grounded) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

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July 14, 2025 40 mins

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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July 7, 2025 33 mins

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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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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June 30, 2025 36 mins

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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