Lore

Lore 240: Brick by Brick

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 240: Brick by Brick People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terr...

Legends 13: Hometown Legends

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legends 13: Hometown Legends A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team. Narrated...

Lore 239: Head to Head

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 239: Head to Head Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much ...

Legends 12: Clinton Road

16 Oct 2023

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Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than ...

Lore 238: Rumors

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn't mean they don't have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give ...

Legends 11: Dark Watchers

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to ver...

Lore 237: Lofty Tales

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challeng...

Legends 10: Haunted Melodies

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Judging by music's ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it's no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could g...

Lore 236: Spirited

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightenin...

Legends 9: Monsters of the Woods

04 Sep 2023

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The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it's that there are always exce...

Lore 235: Privilege

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people....

Legends 8: Pirate Legends

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produc...

Lore 234: Sunk

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better...

Legends 7: Demon Lovers

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downrigh...

Lore 233: Down to Earth

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it's left behind is both f...

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke" Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aa...

Legends 6: Summer Camp Scares

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it's camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for...

Lore 232: Empowered

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing, and powerlessness. And thanks to one t...

Legends 5: Long Island Ghosts

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known forbiddingly as Mount Misery. Just be s...

Lore 231: Out of Breath

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here. ———————— Much of t...

Legends 4: Witchy Women

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been whispering legends that are so c...

Lore 230: Gilded

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 230: Gilded Despite being known for being a "mile high", the folklore and history of one American city is filled with more than enough darkness h...

Legends 3: Ghost Ships

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legends 3: Ghost Ships Let's take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels. But beware; here there be angry spirits. ...

Lore 229: Dark Shapes

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 229: Dark Shapes Some folklore can only be explored if we're willing to get a little wet. Let's dive into the frightening folklore of lake monste...

Legends 2: Mexico's Undead Lovers

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legends 2: Undead Lovers Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end to life, it doesn't necessarily mean it ...

Lore 228: Safe House

22 May 2023

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Lore 228: Safe House Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a pawn in political and religious games, the ...

Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legends 1: North Carolina Monsters The world is a big, scary place, and that's mostly because of the people around us. But if the legends are true, th...

Introducing Lore Legends

12 May 2023

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Learn about a big upcoming change to Lore, and why it means double the thrills and chills for you! ——————————— Learn more about ...

Lore 227: Bloodlines

08 May 2023

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Lore 227: Bloodlines Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we could ever imagine. And what makes them eve...

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound by something beyond our world,...

Lore 226: Grounded

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 226: Grounded Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every now and then it takes on a physical ...

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the ...

Lore 225: Dark Animation

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 225: Dark Animation One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and barren locations in the world. But the de...

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver It's time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features brand new narrati...

Lore 224: Seriously Ill

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lore 224: Seriously Ill One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest four-legged companions. Written and produ...

REMASTERED – Episode 47: Missing the Point

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that have left us with one of the big...

Episode 223: Worlds Collide

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting for us just off ...

REMASTERED – Episode 46: Dark Conclusions

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Behind every vampire is a hunter looking to stop them, and this remastered classic episode takes us deep inside that mythology. Fresh narration and mu...

Episode 222: Outsider

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some fads are more than a harmless form of entertainment. In fact, the pages of history contains one that stalked the Midwest in the 1970s…with frig...

REMASTERED – Episode 45: First Impressions

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of Mary Toft and her unusual pregnancy. This episode features brand new narration and scoring...

Episode 221: Remote Control

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most common desires, no matter our culture, religion, or station in life, is something that countless practitioners of folk magic have spen...

REMASTERED – Episode 44: From Within

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This remastered classic episode—complete with fresh narration and scoring—takes us back through the history of mysterious fires that seem to come ...

Episode 220: Uplifting

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most 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 sk...

REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Episode 219: Unanswered

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those mus...

Episode 218: Notorious

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 k...

Episode 217: Deadly Currents

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While humans have depended on them for fresh water and transportation over the millennia, the rivers in our community have also become home to terrify...

REMASTERED – Episode 40: Everything Floats

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Wel...

Episode 216: Tales of Wonder

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 fam...

REMASTERED – Episode 39: Take the Stand

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Episode 215: Mind Over Matter

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ——...

REMASTERED – Episode 38: The Mountain

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bundle up, because we're returning to the frigid mountain crime scene that has baffled historians for decades: Dyatlov Pass. This remastered classic e...

Episode 214: Spoiled

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 213: Dark Tails

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One source of common—and dramatic—folklore is living right inside many of our homes. It's a feature of civilization that dates back thousands of y...

Episode 212: Unforeseen

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the darkest moments in history happened in the sweet spot between folklore and science. And if one particular event from Philadelphia has anyt...

Episode 211: Charmed

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of strange corners in the world of folklore, but one of the most unusual also tends to fit into our pockets. And the stories surroundi...

Episode 210: Breaking Down

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everything falls apart. But that's a horrifying truth when applied to one specific location in Ohio. Because failure can often lead to tragedy. ——...

Episode 209: Thick & Thin

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tucked away in one of the most well-known types of figures in folklore is an idea we can all relate to. But at the same time, its implication has play...

Episode 208: Bygone

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Humans have never let go of folklore designed to help us find things, even if it seems like it's from another time, long ago. But in stories about ...

REMASTERED – Episode 37: Passing Notes

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This classic haunted house story with a dash of spiritualism was so popular, it became an episode of our television show on Amazon. Today it's been fr...

Episode 207: Flesh & Blood

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our family and where we come from are often core elements of our identity. But as folklore and tragic real life events have made clear over the years,...

REMASTERED – Episode 36: When the Bow Breaks

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to board the Queen Mary for one last journey through its troubled past. This remastered episode features fresh narration and production, as ...

Episode 206: Fault Lines

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If a community is only as strong as its foundations, then this American city is standing on shaky ground. And the stories that have fallen out of it a...

REMASTERED – Episode 35: The King

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We head back to Clipperton Island for this remastered classic episode, complete with a brand new bonus story at the end, as well as all-new narration ...

Episode 205: Bit by Bit

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common animals throughout all of history is also the focal point for a world of bizarre and frightening folklore. Today's journey will...

REMASTERED – Episode 34: All the Lovely Ladies

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We return to Transylvania, and the reign of the Bloody Countess herself, Elizabeth Bathory. This remastered classic episode features fresh narration a...

Episode 204: Alluring

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common types of folklore pops up all over the globe, and has left a trail of questions and theories that stretches back centuries. Let...

REMASTERED – Episode 33: A Dead End

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's REMASTERED edition of a classic Lore episode takes us back to the streets of Richmond, Virginia, where folklore seems to be underneath you eve...

Episode 203: Blurry Pictures

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the old and most popular types of folklore throughout history is something that most of us take for granted today. But just how thrilling the s...

REMASTERED – Episode 32: Tampered

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this REMASTERED classic episode, we revisit the folklore of tiny, meddlesome creatures. And not only is the narration and soundtrack new, but there...

Episode 202: Surface Tension

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Beneath one of America's largest man-made objects is a dark, painful past. And if the stories are true, it has never truly let go of the world around ...

REMASTERED – Episode 31: Lost & Found

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this newly remastered classic Lore episode, we revisit stories of bodies lost and bodies found. With fresh narration and production, and a brand ne...

Episode 201: Inescapable

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can't beat an old classic. And in the world of folklore, there are few types of stories more classic that the good old fashioned ghost story. So t...

REMASTERED – Episode 30: Deep & Twisted Roots

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing is as alluring as vampire folklore. And in this remastered classic, we return to the villages of Eastern Europe to explore just how deep those...

Episode 200: Up Close

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If the best way to experience something is first-hand, then this 200th episode of Lore is going to have to get a little personal. Lore Resources:  ...

REMASTERED – Episode 29: The Big Chill

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this Remastered edition of a fan favorite, we return to the frozen coast of Maine, and the haunting stories that flood its shores. With a new score...

Episode 199: Cutting Ties

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most brutal and notorious unsolved murders in American history is also the seed that grew into its own fair share of folklore. How that aff...

REMASTERED – Episode 28: Making a Mark

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's return to the location of another classic Lore episode, for one more tour through the sandy beaches and ancient stories of the Outer Banks. Feat...

Episode 198: Curtain Call

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our love of all things thrilling and dramatic has led to some amazing achievements. But in the very center of that cultural legacy is a story that's b...

REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

REMASTERED – Episode 27: On the Farm It's time to return for a walk through the snow and explore the barn of a small farmhouse in the woods of Germa...

Episode 197: Taken

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common players on the stage of folklore is a creature that's been obsessed over for centuries. And it's fair to say that, however frig...

REMASTERED – Episode 26: Brought Back

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to revisit the walking dead of folklore, and explore the unique traditions and legends from the island of Haiti. Freshly narrated, newly re-...

Episode 196: Bad Seed

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the oldest—and most bizarre—folklore in the world is about something we use to fill awkward conversations these days. But if more people k...

REMASTERED – Episode 25: The Cave

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This return visit to the eerie island of Chiloé and its history of dark magic features fresh narration and production, plus a brand new story at the ...

Episode 195: Straight to the Heart

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a series of gruesome murders leaves one community feeling threatened and afraid, it was only through the reenactment of folklore that they eventu...

REMASTERED – Episode 24: A Stranger Among Us

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas taught most of us that it was acceptable for an odd stranger to invade our home and demonstrate unusual knowledge of our family. But there a...

Episode 194: Lawless

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For centuries, various cultures have leaned on their justice system to provide safety from those who threaten their daily lives. But when a community ...

REMASTERED – Episode 23: Rope and Railing

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The structures that serve as lighthouses on the edge of darkness and danger deserve a revisit, and this Remastered classic episode should bring some f...

Episode 193: Eye to Eye

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The monsters from folklore that make the biggest impact on us are also the ones that are the most similar to us. It's almost as if the most dangerous ...

REMASTERED – Episode 22: Over the Top

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to return to the dark streets of Victorian London, and to the mysterious figure who put the city on edge…all while jumping over tall build...

Episode 192: Time Will Tell

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Some corners of folklore are a product of time, as centuries and cultures have all made their mark on them. But one type of story in particular has be...

REMASTERED – Episode 21: Adrift

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This remastered edition of a classic Lore episode takes us back to the chilly waters of the North Pacific, where tragic wrecks have left haunting remi...

Episode 191: Throwing Voices

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the oldest and most common beliefs in the world is also the source of intense fear and debate. But there are historical events on record that m...

REMASTERED – Episode 20: Homestead

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Home is where the most powerful experiences of our lives take place. But when those experiences are tragic, the memories can sometimes stay behind. In...

Episode 190: All That Glitters

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a place where dreams are born, and were stars take flight. But beneath that thin, beautiful surface is a darker past, and the stories it holds ar...

REMASTERED – Episode 19: Bite Marks

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Encounters with angry spirits will forever be some of the most terrifying experiences on record. If that's the thrill you're looking for, revisiting t...

Episode 189: Fragments

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of the mysterious creatures in folklore have been passed down through the centuries, allowing rumor and hearsay to deliver fragments of truth wai...

REMASTERED – Episode 18: Hunger Pains

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The chilling legends of the wending never get old, so it seems right that we revisit this classic episode. Enjoy the fresh narration and modern produc...