A tale of darkness that comes right from within a place of light.
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2023-02-01 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostMost of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Cha...
2023-01-30 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Folklore takes flight in this delightfully informative trip through the dark and unusual.
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2023-01-25 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a brand new bonus story at the end!
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2023-01-23 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks!
Just a heads-up that there will be no Behind the Lore this coming Monday (1/23/23). Between my week lost to a massive head cold, and GennaRose's book tour travel schedule, putting this one together was just too un-possible.
Forgive us, pretty please!
Enjoy those new <...
2023-01-19 21:40:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks!
You might have noticed a few new audio episodes hit your Patreon feed today. That's me catching up on something I should have done the first week of January: giving you a brand new weekly bonus show called...Lore Bites.
What are Lor...
2023-01-18 18:39:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Some obstacles require a bit of creative thinking to get around. At least, that’s the legend.
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2023-01-18 18:27:28 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone has an item or two at home that’s a reminder of a powerful experience or special occasion. But few of us can tell stories about those objects that are better than the ones we cover today.
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2023-01-18 18:26:25 +0000 UTC View Post
One man’s unique idea about how archaeology could approach the past has gone from straight to crooked in a matter of decades.
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2023-01-18 18:24:47 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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2023-01-16 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostSome places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end!
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2023-01-09 05:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostAllie and Cassandra have entirely way too much fun discussing Devil place name stories from the most recent episode of Lore, "Notorious". Be sure to catch their brilliant suggestion of an alternative to "man cave": the "portico of pandemonium". Enjoy!
2023-01-09 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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2023-01-02 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop and 2023-01-01 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire community to its knees. And don’t miss the brand new bonus story at the end!
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson...
2022-12-26 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie sits down with Gennarose to chat about the river monsters of Episode 217. Also, see if you can spot yet another merch idea, and yet another Lore-themed musical idea. Enjoy!
2022-12-26 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
While humans have depended on them for fresh water and transportation over the millennia, the rivers in our community have also become home to terrifying folklore.
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Admit it. You want to hear more about Gef the Mongoose. Who doesn't! So settle in for a great chat between Allie and Cassandra about the research behind this fun and freaky episode of Lore (216).
2022-12-12 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Remastered classic episode, let’s return to the city that seems to have it all: celebration, food, the arts…and a whole lot of darkness. Welcome back to New Orleans.
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks...
2022-12-12 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Some of the most unusual stories in history have a connection to something many of us have living right inside our homes. But just because they’re familiar doesn’t mean they aren’t chilling.
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Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop and 2022-12-01 05:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In this remastered episode, we return to the courtroom for a look at a most unusual case. This classic episode has been completely re-recorded and re-produced, along with a brand new bonus story at the end. Enjoy!
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2022-11-28 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie chats this week with GennaRose, who has some pretty fantastic ideas about a Fox Sisters musical, some thoughts on a museum of hands, and everything else medium-related. Enjoy!
2022-11-28 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Some of the most bizarre celebrities of the past all fall under one umbrella, and you won’t need an Ouija board to guess how their careers ended.
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Hey folks!
The Twitter-sphere is buzzing about the possible implosion of the long-running social network, and while all of you are fully committed to Lore through Patreon, I wanted to make sure you knew about the official newsletter that non-Patreon folks can subscribe to.
Bundle up, because we’re returning to the frigid mountain crime scene that has baffled historians for decades: Dyatlov Pass. This remastered classic episode features brand new narration and production, plus a never-before heard bonus story.
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnk...
2022-11-14 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Allie sits down with Cassandra to chat about the National Parks of our most recent episode, 214: Spoiled. Come for the geyser-cooked chicken, and stay for the outtakes (leftovers?).
2022-11-14 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Often times the more revered and sacred a space is, the more haunted by a trouble past it’s likely to be. And as we see from this tour of the American landscape, those stories are more than a little disturbing.
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Allie sits down to chat with GennaRose about the newest episode of Lore, 213: Dark Tails. Find out just how much they both love cats, and just how deep their knowledge of cat folklore truly runs. Enjoy!
2022-11-07 05:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop and 2022-11-01 04:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post