A dog sled expedition unlike any other, with a chilling task at it’s heart.
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2025-04-16 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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All the power and privilege in the world can’t guarantee safety. And if these legends are any indication, the list of risks includes the supernatural.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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2025-04-14 04:01:04 +0000 UTC
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Episode 277: In the Rough) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Politicians often have memorable, unusual, or even offensive personalities. But this Prime Minister was, as far as we know, one of a kind.
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2025-04-09 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Some corners of folklore sparkle more than others. But just because the subject matter is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2025-04-07 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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He might have acted like the town bum, but this local character left a wild legacy that never fails to give people chills.
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2025-04-02 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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2025-04-01 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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No community is a stranger to pain. To test this assertion, we’re heading into one of the far corners of America to see what sort of tragedy might be lurking in the record books.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.
2025-03-31 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (276: Heads Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
One family’s loss became a dark, terrifying legend…and then went on to inspire something else.
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2025-03-26 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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A good amount of history is nothing more than normal, everyday people doing their best to keep their heads in troubling situations. According to folklore, though, there have also been a few memorable, terrifying failures.
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2025-03-24 04:01:02 +0000 UTC
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The beauty of this island paradise might fool you into believing there are no shadows to avoid, but according to this legend that would be a mistake.
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2025-03-19 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks, Aaron here.
I don’t normally drop content on a non-release day, but today’s special. And to explain why, I want to tell you a quick story. Which, after all, is sort of what I do, right?
Way back in another era, I was a graphic designer. I ran my own business, and made l...
2025-03-18 11:09:21 +0000 UTC
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Injuries often leave marks that stick with us for years. In locations designed for violence, though, scars often reach a new level of pain and darkness.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
2025-03-17 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (275: Taking Control) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Sometimes the rare outliers among us represent our best, and sometimes they demonstrate our worst. One Icelandic farmer gives us a chilling lesson in what that truly means.
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2025-03-12 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Thankfully, every rule has an exception, as this tragic story from 16th century France makes painfully clear.
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2025-03-10 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Beware the darkness that awaits within. There’s no telling what dangers might still be waiting for you there.
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2025-03-05 05:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Roaming around a small wooded corner of folklore are four-legged creatures that might not be what they seem. These legends hold a lot of danger…and maybe something darker.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
2025-03-03 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Greetings!
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2025-03-01 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (274: Distant Relations) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Some types of spirits are generic, and can be found just about anywhere. But in Japan, there’s a certain group of supernatural entities that prefer a very private room as their typical haunt.
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2025-02-26 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Despite the oceans and centuries that separate various cultures, it is often the folklore that acts like a glue, uniting humanity in a shared world of terrifying legends.
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2025-02-24 05:01:03 +0000 UTC
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A Midwestern town comes face to face with a foul-smelling threat—and then gave it an adorable name.
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2025-02-19 05:01:03 +0000 UTC
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The cool waters of the ponds and lakes that dot our landscape are often seen as safe retreats for recreation and rest. But if these legends have anything to teach us, it’s that there is always a bit of darkness beneath the surface.
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2025-02-17 05:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (273: A Royal Pain) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Death is never welcome and always unavoidable. For one woman, though, her loss came with some torturous nightmares and a horribly beautiful conclusion.
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2025-02-12 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much.
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2025-02-10 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Marriage often brings unexpected challenges, as two individuals find themselves needing to coexist. But in this story, those challenges have a dark turn.
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2025-02-05 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
2025-02-03 05:01:01 +0000 UTC
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