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Lore
Aaron Mahnke
300 episodes
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.
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Deeper Lore: 272 (154, 157, & 192)
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 • Episode 157:…
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Lore 272: Tick Talk
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 GennaRose…
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Legends 45: The Only Thing to Fear
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. Narrated and produced…
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Deeper Lore: 271 (37, 84, & 215)
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 • Episode 84:…
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Lore 271: Chill Seekers
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 by GennaRose…
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Legends 44: For Whom the Bell Tolls
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 Mahnke, with…
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Deeper Lore 270 (51, 68, & 117)
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 • Episode 122:…
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Lore 270: On Display
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. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke,…
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Legends 43: Yule Regret It
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 Mahnke, with writing by…
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Deeper Lore: 269 (115, 135, & 161)
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/115 • Episode 135:…
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Lore 269: There Goes My Hero
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 by Chad Lawson.…
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Legends 42: Written in Stone
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 Robinson, and…
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Deeper Lore: 268 (192, 38, & 54)
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 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 • Episode 38:…
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Lore 268: Lost Empire
One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with…
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Legends 41: Monastic Memories
Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and…
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Deeper Lore: 267 (13, 83, & 127)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13 • Episode 122:…
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Lore 267: Curveball
Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow. Narrated and…
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Legends 40: Skin & Bones
The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it's no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by…
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Deeper Lore: 266 (84, 116, & 172)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What's in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 • Episode 122:…
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Lore 266: What's in the Box
The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let's meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating…
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Legends 39: Have Love Will Travel
History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more…
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Deeper Lore: 265 (82, 131, & Legends 11)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 • Episode 131:…
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Lore 265: Friend or Faux
Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven't been satisfied with remaining in our heads. Narrated and…
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Legends 38: Fife & Drum
We've all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America's most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result.…
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Deeper Lore: 264 (149, 209, & 89)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 149: LorePodcast.com/episodes/149 • Episode 209:…
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Episode 264: Engine Trouble
Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron…
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Legends 37: An Apple a Day
Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that's not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by…
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Deeper Lore: 263 (61, 78, & 215)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 • Episode 78:…
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Lore 263: Elementary
When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most…
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Legends 36: Strike it Rich
Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated…
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Deeper Lore: 262 (51, 68, & 117)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 51: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 • Episode 68:…
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Lore 262: Broken Lines
Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken piece at a time. And the best way to enjoy their power is by putting them back together again. Written and…
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Legends 35: A Clean Death
Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty. —————————…
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Deeper Lore: 261 (17, 82, & 29)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (261: Attraction) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 17: LorePodcast.com/episodes/17 • Episode 82:…
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Lore 261: Attraction
Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire or whispered stories at slumber parties. But for a time in America, people turned folklore into things worth traveling to see. And their methods were rather…
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Legends 34: All American
The legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But however familiar they might be, there's always a darker side that needs to be explored. Narrated and produced…
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Deeper Lore: 260 (37, 61, & 215)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (260: Ghostwriter) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37 • Episode 61:…
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Lore 260: Ghostwriter
Our deep desire to connect to the world of the dead has taken humanity down some fantastic roads, but few compare to the stories that came out of the early 1900s in America. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with…
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Legends 33: More Pirate Legends
Because the seas have been deep and dangerous for such a long time, it's no surprise that they hold far more pirate legends than one episode can contain. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry…
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Deeper Lore: 259 (20, 79, & 153)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (259: Where the Heart Is) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 20: LorePodcast.com/episodes/20 • Episode 79:…
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Lore 259: Where the Heart Is
Often the places that are closest to our hearts are the most vulnerable to being haunted. Which is why, even in folklore, there's no place like home. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by…
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Legends 32: Dark New England
The older the place, the deeper the legends seem to run. And in New England, that means there's a treasure trove of dark tales just waiting to be explored. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry…
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Deeper Lore: 258 (55, 64, & 40)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (258: Wall to Wall) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/55 • Episode 122:…
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Lore 258: Wall to Wall
Beneath the waters of one city's harbor waits countless tales of ghosts and demons from its past. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore…
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Legends 31: Slither
Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we're looking for are right under our feet. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and…
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Deeper Lore: 257 (5, 11, & 197)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (257: Blasted) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 5: LorePodcast.com/episodes/5 • Episode 11:…
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Lore 257: Blasted
Some of the most fascinating—and terrifying—folklore out there is related to healing. But be careful: these aren't your grandmother's fairy tales. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose…
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Legends 30: Death Omens
Few things are as terrifying as the mystery of our own deaths. Thankfully, folklore has stepped in with legends that hint at early answers, giving hope and chills in equal measure. Narrated and produced by Aaron…
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Deeper Lore: 256 (13, 127, & 221)
Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (256: Cursed) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: • Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13 • Episode 122:…
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Lore 256: Cursed
We often look to artwork as a source of inspiration, hope, and entertainment. But some examples throughout history have developed a reputation for something darker and more sinister. Narrated and produced by Aaron…
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