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Every narrative trope has an origin story. This murder mystery staple, however, might just be the most suspenseful of them all.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nether…

Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley beings exist in the legends we whisper around campfires.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (254: Remnants) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 62: LorePodcast.com/episodes/62
• Episode 1…

While every place has a dark history that seeps into the present, this particular spot is home to an eclectic and strange mix of hauntings and spooks.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with resea…

Some of the most haunting legends are rooted in moments when people did horrible things out of fear—all in the search for someone to blame.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harr…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (253: Compelled) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 57: LorePodcast.com/episodes/57
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One of humanity’s deepest fears has always been focused on the evil forces that scheme to destroy us, and how far they will go to get that job done.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with researc…

Some of the most frightening—and fascinating—stories in folklore are all about living remnants from the distant past. Let’s go hunting, shall we?

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing b…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (252: Unto Death) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 125: LorePodcast.com/episodes/125
• Episo…

History is full of countless stories of people loving each other across all sorts of obstacles and divides. But it’s the greatest boundary of all that has generated the most fascinating—and terrifyin…

Cursed literature and haunted tomes fill a category of folklore that never gets enough love. This tour through the some of history’s most deadly books is sure to help you find a few new favorites.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (251: Casting Shade) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 196: LorePodcast.com/episodes/196
• Ep…

Magic shows and illusions are often viewed as the stuff of childhood parties and tv specials. But as this journey into ancient history shows us, the history of magic is a lot more frightening than we…

Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages of history—whether caused by illness or a botched execution—only seem to justify…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20
• Episode 102…

No matter how far we go or what we try to leave behind, there’s always something following us, haunting the places we call home.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Sam Alberty and…

Graveyards are the resting place for a lot of spooky folklore. But one strange element from the Victorian era has stuck around long enough to acquire some frightening stories of its own.

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (249: Return Trip) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/32
• Episo…

History’s ability to repeat itself can sometimes be delightful, and occasionally frightening. But few examples are as terrifying as these aviation-based tales.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, w…

Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing…