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 transcribedFolklore is more than just a collection of stories; it’s the soul of a culture or location. Without them, our world has less texture and beauty. And l...
The more crowded our world becomes, the more frequently we are confronted with our commonality. Our interests, our passions…even our appearance. But j...
Our connection to animals is ancient, intimate, and complex. Humans have worshiped them, sacrificed them, lived with them, and been buried with them....
History is full of criminals. They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Some are cheerful, some are dark. Some, however, steal more than money or p...
We crave safety. We build rules and systems and even physical barriers in order to create a sense of security. But darkness has a way of creeping in,...
The Spiritualist movement placed a large focus on reaching beyond the veil, which made us the outsiders pressing into a foreign realm. In the late 180...
It’s often said that our real identity is the person we are in private, away from the public eye. Over two centuries ago, however, one person gave lif...
Tragedy is never something we plan for. It sneaks up on us like a bandit in the night, and takes away our sense of security and purpose. But throughou...
Our world is full of mysterious sightings, but most of them can be explained away with cold logic and common sense. When multiple reports flood in, th...
For almost as long as there have been stories of supernatural beings, there have been tales of those who hunt them. From ancient traditions to Hollywo...
A Halloween treat to add a bit of dark history to your week. Each Lore “Trick or Treat 2016” episode is a collection of two of my favorite “shorts” in...
We say it all the time. It’s a phrase we hang our hopes on. It represents our wants and desires. But “a dream come true” has an older, darker side as...
A Halloween treat to add a bit of spook to your week. Each Lore “Trick or Treat 2016” episode is a collection of two of my favorite “shorts” in one pl...
Civilization was transformed the moment we discovered it. We’ve built it into our religions and use it to advance our technology. Whether we take it f...
Throughout history, certain individuals have managed to rise to the challenge in the face of difficulty. But in 1827, that attitude was taken to a new...
Most of our fears can be blamed on a deeper, more instinctive anxiety: we hate losing control. And no place on earth represents that sensation more vi...
We’ve been taught since childhood to be honest, because our actions have consequences and our words can hurt people. But the events that took place in...
The older the city, the more stories there seem to be. Some places are home to tragedy, while others have played host to disaster or war. Few cities h...
For as long as humans have lived together in community, there has been the need for crimes and disputes to be settled by some form of court. Many of t...
Humans have always wandered off into unexplored territory. It’s a key part of our identity to leave safety behind in pursuit of adventure. Those journ...
