Lore

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 trailblazing writer, we can take a guided tour of i...

17 Jul 202326min

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 sure to bring a flashlight. Narrated and produced b...

10 Jul 202325min

Get access to premium, ad-free episodes, plus weekly bonus content, on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. Learn more here. ———————— Much of the history of folklore we have today involves a community driven t...

3 Jul 202328min

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 chilling that they've never been forgotten. Narrate...

26 Jun 202327min

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 hidden away down below. Written and produced by Aar...

19 Jun 202327min

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. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writin...

12 Jun 202327min

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 monsters. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with res...

5 Jun 202324min

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 has also severed the ties of love. Narrated and pr...

29 Mai 202323min