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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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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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Legends 23: The Devil’s Chair

    Legends 23: The Devil’s Chair

    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.
    Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Cassandra de Alba and Jamie Vargas.
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    • 25 min
    Deeper Lore: 249 (32, 220, & 47)

    Deeper Lore: 249 (32, 220, & 47)

    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 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/220 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/47 ————————
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    • 1 min
    Lore Bites 76: Green

    Lore Bites 76: Green

    If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that folklore has legs. It can travel thousands of miles and great spans of time. But while today’s story might cover multiple decades, it has—admittedly—stayed pretty local to one community.

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    This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott.

    Lore 249: Return Trip

    Lore 249: Return Trip

    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, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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    • 30 min
    Lore Bites 75: Mowing

    Lore Bites 75: Mowing

    If you thought crop circles were a modern mystery, think again. This tale from 1678 is sure to leave your mind spinning.

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    Lore Bites are a perk offered only to our Patreon and paid Apple Podcasts subscribers, as a thank you for such generous support. Look for new episodes each Wednesday morning.

    This episode was produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott.

    Legends 22: Trickster Devils

    Legends 22: Trickster Devils

    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 by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
     
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    Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore. Stamps: Never go to the Post Office again. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at Stamps.com/LORE. Squarespace: Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. To report a concern regarding a radio-style, non-Aaron ad in this episode, reach out to ads@lorepodcast.com with the name of the company or organization so we can look into it.
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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
43.6K Ratings

43.6K Ratings

🐭Uknown🐭 ,

Best Ever

Lore is my favorite podcast it teaches me history while also giving me the horror aspect that I love.😊🖤

kelly.enchant ,

100% Lore

Aaron’s writing style is incredibly engaging! I have enjoyed every episode I’ve indulged in and all of his books. Brilliant work on the research aspects; I am always enthralled and call upon Lore’s stories for that intensely strange comfort feeling we get when we listen to spooky tales ✨✨✨

ericsgirl42 ,

Love it all!!

I just love everything you narrate, it just comes off as so smart and funny and just all around great. Thank you for all the strange and VERY interesting content. Keep it up everywhere please!! 💜👻😊

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