Lore

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/…

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…

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 t…

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…

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. Narra…

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…

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: LorePodc…

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 Aaro…

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 b…

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.c…

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…

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 Mahn…

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/epis…

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 M…

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.…

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/epi…

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 siniste…

One of our biggest obsessions as a culture is abandoned places. But once you dig into the legends about these locations, it's clear that something still lives inside them. Narrate…

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (255: Off the Rails) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.…

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…