Lore

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…

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:

• Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/episodes/25
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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 Jaim…

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 rese…

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

• Episode 86: LorePodcast.com/episodes/86
• Episode 11…

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 Cassandr…

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 Am…

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:

• Episode 16: LorePodcast.com/episodes/16
• Episode 27: …

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?

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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…

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 3…

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. 

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 …

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
• Episod…

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.

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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…

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: L…

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 wri…

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…

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/…