Lore

Tragedy is never something we plan for. It sneaks up on us like a bandit in the night, and takes away our sense of security and purpose. But throughout history, there have been pla…

Our world is full of mysterious sightings, but most of them can be explained away with cold logic and common sense. When multiple reports flood in, though, the unbelievable can som…

For almost as long as there have been stories of supernatural beings, there have been tales of those who hunt them. From ancient traditions to Hollywood blockbusters, these charact…

A Halloween treat to add a bit of dark history to your week. Each Lore "Trick or Treat 2016" episode is a collection of two of my favorite "shorts" in one place. Perfect for a rain…

We say it all the time. It's a phrase we hang our hopes on. It represents our wants and desires. But "a dream come true" has an older, darker side as well. Darker, and a lot more c…

A Halloween treat to add a bit of spook to your week. Each Lore "Trick or Treat 2016" episode is a collection of two of my favorite "shorts" in one place. Perfect for a rainy day,…

Civilization was transformed the moment we discovered it. We've built it into our religions and use it to advance our technology. Whether we take it for granted or not, there's a d…

Throughout history, certain individuals have managed to rise to the challenge in the face of difficulty. But in 1827, that attitude was taken to a new—and horrific—level. * * * O…

Most of our fears can be blamed on a deeper, more instinctive anxiety: we hate losing control. And no place on earth represents that sensation more viscerally than prison. Contrary…

We've been taught since childhood to be honest, because our actions have consequences and our words can hurt people. But the events that took place in a Scottish village over three…

The older the city, the more stories there seem to be. Some places are home to tragedy, while others have played host to disaster or war. Few cities have it all, though, and judgin…

For as long as humans have lived together in community, there has been the need for crimes and disputes to be settled by some form of court. Many of those trials have been fair, wh…

Humans have always wandered off into unexplored territory. It's a key part of our identity to leave safety behind in pursuit of adventure. Those journeys, though, don't always end…

For as crowded as this world has become, most people feel isolated and alone. Perhaps that's why so many of us believe that there's another world, just beyond the veil. But when th…

The cities and buildings where tragedy has concentrated over the years always seem to hold stories. Stories of loss, of pain, and of things that refuse to move on. That quality, th…

Popular culture is obsessed with the idea of a lost humanity. Countless films, novels, and television shows all ask the same question: what would happen if only a few of us were le…

Folklore has often developed as a response to real-world events, but the opposite has also been true. History has, upon occasion, unintentionally confirmed ancient tales. And nowhe…

Folklore can change and evolve over time. But when we uncover the roots of these stories, we often find that the real events at their core are the darkest version of all. * * * Off…

Maybe it's human pride, or maybe it's a tendency toward superstition, but humans are very good at making excuses. When things don't go our way or when something breaks, there alway…

We spend every waking moment surrounded by people. People who talk to us, who interact with us, and who are very much alive an breathing. Which is why it's that much more shocking…