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Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn't be more literal—or terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Gri...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows fr...

Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by  Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/s...

The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim &...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 115: LorePodcast.com/episodes/115 Episode 135: LorePodcast.com/episodes/135 Episode 161: LorePodcast.com/episodes/161 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All th...

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind. Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com ————————— Sponsors: St...

Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ww...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192 Episode 38: LorePodcast.com/episodes/38 Episode 54: LorePodcast.com/episodes/54 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Gri...

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode S...

Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmil...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows fro...

Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national pastime, those elements have allowed some wild and unusual stories to take root and grow. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episod...

The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it's no wonder these legends from Greenland have the power to give us chills. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by  Jamie Vargas . ————————— Sponsors: Quince : Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for f...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (266: What's in the Box) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/84 Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/116 Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/172 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the...

The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let's meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episod...

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our spectral neighbors uproot themselves and do a bit of traveling, leaving us with stories that are much more frightening than the rest. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/m...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (265: Friend or Faux) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 82: LorePodcast.com/episodes/82 Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131 Episode Legends 11: LorePodcast.com/episodes/legends11 ———————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources  ...

Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories are true, some of those inventions haven't been satisfied with remaining in our heads. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Source...

We've all heard that war often leaves a few ghost stories in its wake. As proof, we offer a key territory in America's most formative conflict…and all the terrifying stories that still linger there as a result. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks, and research by Jamie Vargas . ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepo...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (264: Engine Trouble) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 149: LorePodcast.com/episodes/149 Episode 209: LorePodcast.com/episodes/209 Episode 89: LorePodcast.com/episodes/89 ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the sho...

Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on modern roads, the results have often turned out to be more than a little terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alexandra Steed and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lore...

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck from it are fruit, in more ways than one—and that's not necessarily a safe thing. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by GennaRose Nethercott . ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/m...

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (263: Elementary) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 61: LorePodcast.com/episodes/61 Episode 78: LorePodcast.com/episodes/78 Episode 215: LorePodcast.com/episodes/215 ————————— Lore Resources:   Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music   Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources   All the shows fro...

When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that target like well-known one man. The lesser known elements of his life, though, are the most fascinating. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott , and research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-F...

Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by  Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba . ————————— Lore Resources:  Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/suppor...