Lore

Throughout history, some of the most joyful parts of life have had a dark, terrifying core. Some invitations apparently deliver more drama than they promise. Produced by Aaron Mah…

Some legends evolve over time, sometimes taking centuries to fully mature. But one urban myth, at least, seems to have arrived nearly complete. And it's been terrifying from the be…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (247: Subterranean) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 198: LorePodcast.c…

So much for folklore is hiding just beauty the surface of seemingly normal places. The process of digging, though, isn't without risk. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with r…

Food and folklore. They go together like peanut butter and chocolate, or arsenic and lace. Throughout history, cultures around the world have paired the favorite meals with specifi…

Deeper Lore: 246 (198, 124, & 190) Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (246: The Greatest Show) with these three recommendations from further back in the…

Few examples of folklore are as well-traveled as this one, complete with painful tragedy and dark echos of the past. Grab your ticket and step inside. Narrated/produced by Aaron M…

The connection between one of Europes oldest monster legends and the streets of New Orleans is very strange, but has provided a powerful springboard for some very dark stories. Na…

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 59: LorePodcast.com/epis…

Variety is the spice of life. And yet folklore makes it very clear just how dangerous it is to mix things up. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de…

The folklore and legends tied to physical objects can be fascinating, frightening, or both. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, an…

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 113: LorePodcast.com/epi…

Human remains are a touchy subject. But over the centuries, one specific type of folklore has turned them into something greater in death than they were in life. Produced by Aaron…

Bridges help us span uncrossable gaps in our world. But according to legend, a few go further, helping connect the living to the dead. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (243: Surprise) with these three recommendations from deeper down in the Lore catalog: Episode 25: LorePodcast.com/epi…

The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago, it could also lead to darker results—even death. Written and produced…

Burial seems like a certainty for most people. But according to the legends that are whispered in graveyards around America, not all burials are created equal. Narrated and produc…

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave b…

Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery Like all cemeteries, Savannah's Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it's also home to some dark legends. Nar…

There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let's step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us. Pro…