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.
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2024-08-12 04:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Some love stories inspire hope while delivering warm, fuzzy feelings. This, sadly, isn’t one of them.
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2024-08-07 04:01:05 +0000 UTC
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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.
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2024-08-05 04:01:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks, Aaron here.
Good news: Lore is going on tour! It’s been way too long since Chad and I have hit the road, and I can’t tell you how eager we both are to step back on stage and give you a magical evening of storytelling.
If you’ve never seen a live Lore show, you’re in...
2024-08-03 15:00:04 +0000 UTC
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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.
August's ...
2024-08-01 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Some homes are built to be a place where guests are expected and welcomed. But tragedy turned this space into a home for something darker.
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2024-07-31 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-07-29 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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This historic Arizona hotel has hosted more than just famous guests over the years. Naturally, some visitors have yet to check out.
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2024-07-24 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Sam Alberty.
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2024-07-22 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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It’s never smart to ignore the warning signs. One man, however, did more than ignore them, and that decision came back to haunt him.
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2024-07-17 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 by Chad Lawson.
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2024-07-15 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey folks, Aaron here!
I wanted to get a few announcements in front of you, my truest, most committed supporters. It's a mix of good and bad news, but that's life I suppose. So let's get right into it.
Behind the Lore
Sadly, the weekly researcher interview episodes we c...
2024-07-12 14:12:32 +0000 UTC
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Technology has fueled our drive to keep moving farther from where we started. But sometimes the world beyond the veil steps in and tells us to stop.
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2024-07-10 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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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 Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas.
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2024-07-08 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Tragedy and memory often go hand in hand. And even though these events took place centuries ago, their echoes can still be felt today.
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2024-07-03 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alex Robinson, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-07-01 04:01:02 +0000 UTC
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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.
July’s ...
2024-07-01 04:01:02 +0000 UTC
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The legends holding this tree together are sharper and more piercing than an iron nail.
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2024-06-26 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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.
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2024-06-24 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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A troubling problem. A miraculous solution. And a frightening realization.
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2024-06-19 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 sinister.
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2024-06-17 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Sink your teeth into this bloody bit of folklore from the other side of the globe. But, just to be safe, you might want to bring some garlic along for the ride.
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2024-06-12 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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.
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2024-06-10 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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This documented witch trial is unlike anything you’ve ever heard about before—but not for the reasons you might think.
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2024-06-05 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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 by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-06-03 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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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.
June’s ...
2024-06-01 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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We’ve all daydreamed of being in two places at once. But if this story from the 16th Century is any indication, at least one man experienced something close.
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2024-05-29 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley beings exist in the legends we whisper around campfires.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
2024-05-27 04:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Some folklore is so opaque that the truth is difficult to locate. This story, however, is crystal clear.
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2024-05-22 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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While every place has a dark history that seeps into the present, this particular spot is home to an eclectic and strange mix of hauntings and spooks.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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2024-05-20 04:01:00 +0000 UTC
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