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Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by …

Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker.

Narrated and produced by Aa…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/11…

Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends.

Narrated and produced by Aar…

The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it’s that there is always a bit …

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (273: A Royal Pain) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 118: LorePodcast.com/episodes/118
• Epi…

During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much.

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History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 154: LorePodcast.com/episodes/154
• Episod…

We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by…

The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there’s one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in defeating us, the results can be terrifying.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37
• Epis…

This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing …

Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn’t be more literal—or terrifying.

Narrated and produced by Aaron …

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51
• Episod…

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit.

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The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnk…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 115: LorePodcast.com/episodes/1…

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music…

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Ro…