Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (now also a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
378 episodes transcribedIn the world of folklore, one of the most interesting most timeless characters is also the least supernatural. But that doesn’t mean their stories are...
In this remastered edition of a classic Lore episode, we revisit the concept of curses, and take a tour through some of the most powerful examples. Wi...
Folklore has many uses, and a quick trip through history would reveal many that you’ve come to expect. It educates a community, preserves events and w...
It’s time to return to the colonial village of Hadley and reunite with the neighborhood witch, Mary Webster. All presented with modern production, fre...
Some of the darkest moments in human history have taken place because of our hunger for a second chance, a better life, or a fresh start. But not all...
In this remastered edition of a classic episode, we’ll revisit the folklore of changelings, and the tragic story of Bridget Cleary, with a brand new s...
One of the things that has united humans across cultures and languages is music. For as long as we can remember, we have filled our lives with new mus...
The well-worn carpets and imperfect walls of an old hotel can often make guests feel as if they are staying in a little slice of the past. In one gran...
In all the folktales about the forest, we are warned to not set foot inside, lest the darkness and dangers that live there seek us out and harm us. Bu...
It’s time to return to one of the classic American monster stories, the Jersey Devil. In this remastered edition you’ll get the same story you’ve know...
In our never-ending journey to discover what makes us tick, people have come up with some pretty surprising ideas. And in the process, they’ve given t...
Let’s all revisit the hunting grounds of one of America’s most horrific—and prolific—serial killers: H. H. Holmes. This Remastered edition includes fr...
Much like our instinct to set up a home in new places, humans are good at creating everything else we might need. And that includes folklore. But if e...
Let’s all step back into the woods that started it all: the legendary—and frightening—Bridgewater Triangle. This classic script has been updated with...
On the edge of the world, where risk and danger crash constantly against the shores of civilization, stands a type of ancient guardian that everyone r...
Revisit the classic journey into some the history behind our fascination with derelict mental health hospitals. The same story you love, with modern n...
Many people need something to believe, and someone to follow. But out of all the examples throughout history of bad leaders, few are as bizarre and un...
A fresh take on a classic episode, exploring the world of hidden spirits in the earth, and the way humans have shaped their lives around those beliefs...
The older the city, the deeper its roots. And when that location is the oldest around—well, the amount of darkness it’s hiding should not come as a su...
Our classic tour of the Pacific Northwest's most haunted mausoleum is back, with brand new narration, music by Chad Lawson, and modern production. The...
