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 transcribedThroughout history, cultures around the world have explored the world of medicine in search of tools that can heal our bodies. We’ve used plants and m...
Of all the parts of life that we can depend on, one of the darkest parts is loss. That’s the trouble with being surrounded by mortal, fragile human be...
The deepest mysteries come from the places we haven’t fully explored, or where we lack the control that makes us feel safe. And yet one of the most un...
Not everything can be perfect. Even when there’s a clean slate and we’re given the resources and tools to make something great, humans have a way of b...
There’s a lot in life we can count on. Death, taxes, the sunrise, and political turmoil--these are all guaranteed, safe bets. But outside that, everyt...
Our oceans are some of the most remote regions on the planet. Because of that, people have filled that darkness and space with stories that reflect ou...
We like to think we’ll see it coming. That we can plan ahead and prepare—even defend ourselves. But death comes in all shapes and sizes, sometimes so...
Humans have a tendency to collect things. From baseball cards to Twitter followers, we enjoy bringing everything into one place. But when that collect...
We love to simplify things. Easy is better than complex, after all, and simple things are easy to understand. Sadly, though, the people around us are...
The ocean is very good at taking things from us, but we are equally skilled at not forgetting. Still, no matter how many stories we tell about lost sh...
Humanity is fueled by hope. We hope for improvement, and dream of a day when things get better than they are right now. And for a very long time, ther...
Most of us live incredibly busy lives, and because of all that distraction, we tend to miss the little things. Whether it’s a forgotten birthday, or t...
Like a well-loved pair of shoes, or those jeans you bought in college and never gave up on, some things become worn out over time. But when that thing...
Every movement has a seed, that spark that sets the fire ablaze. But this spark is more than just a murder mystery, or a treasure hunt, or even a haun...
Each of us holds inside ourselves a precious cargo. It is the key to life, and a worthy sacrifice when important things are on the line. And yet it al...
When tragedy strikes and poor choices haunt us, sometimes the only thing we can do is move on and build on the ashes of the past. But there are places...
For thousands of years, humans have built rules and procedures for handling the various curveballs that life throws our way—and we place a lot of trus...
Life is full of challenges. From learning new skills to climbing the social ladder, most people struggle with the hurdles we’re forced to overcome. Bu...
Few things disappoint us more than when our expectations aren’t met. We expect to be loved, or to be rewarded for our hard work. And above all, we exp...
Our understanding of the natural world is incredibly advanced compared to our ancestors from a few centuries ago. We have established rules and order...
