

Lore
Aaron Mahnke
The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & 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.
Episodes
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Mar 14, 2024 • 2min
Deeper Lore: 249 (32, 220, & 47)
Explore ghostly air travel in previous episodes with unique sky tales featuring folklore creatures, Victorian era sightings, and the legend of the mothman.

Mar 11, 2024 • 27min
Lore 249: Return Trip
Delve into eerie aviation tales showcasing historical parallels, tragic crashes, and ghostly visitations. Explore the legacy of flight technology, a WWII pilot's mysterious connection, and the chilling premonitions of a doomed airship. Uncover uncanny links to past lives and engage with Lore's bonus content for a spine-tingling experience.

Mar 4, 2024 • 24min
Legends 22: Trickster Devils
This podcast discusses legends of trickster devils, including the mischievous Lincoln Imp in Lincoln Cathedral, Nakalavi and Jack O'Kent in Orkadian folklore, devilish characters in British tales, and the dark history of Bloody Tam in Scotland.

Feb 29, 2024 • 2min
Deeper Lore: 248 (81, 186, & 134)
Explore older episodes related to dark celebrations, including madness induced by food and folklore, community-wide nightmares in an English village, and a large group staging a riot for disturbing reasons.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 29min
Lore 248: Blowout
This podcast explores the dark core of joyful events throughout history, from tragic plane crashes to Emperor Domitian's haunting banquet. It also covers deceptive ads, Whalen Jennings' journey, and Victorian ghost parties inspired by 'A Christmas Carol'.

Feb 19, 2024 • 28min
Legends 21: The Men in Black
Explore ancient UFO sightings and the mysterious Men in Black conspiracy. Hear eerie encounters of alien abductions and supernatural stories. Discover the evolution of folklore and the fascination with extraterrestrial visitors.

Feb 15, 2024 • 2min
Deeper Lore: 247 (159, 120, & 2)
Explore dark folklore and underground locations in this episode of 'Deeper Lore'. The host recommends three older episodes that delve into secrets beneath the streets of Edinburgh, twisted miner folklore, and a haunted tunnel.

Feb 12, 2024 • 27min
Lore 247: Subterranean
Discover the hidden patches of grass completing the circle shape of Stonehenge. Delve into the tragic history of the LEMP family and their haunted mansion. Uncover the buried dynasty in Missouri. Explore the mysterious cave turned secret laboratory. Learn about McDougall's Cave and its literary masterpiece.

Feb 5, 2024 • 28min
Legends 20: Food & Folklore
This podcast explores the dark side of food in folklore, discussing tales like Hansel and Gretel and Snow White. It examines the consequences of stolen food in Irish legends and the role of food in Dia de los Muertos. It also delves into the link between food and fortune-telling, showcasing cautionary tales. The podcast also features sponsor ads and explores the haunted journey of Pierre Antoine-Jourdan.

Feb 1, 2024 • 2min
Deeper Lore: 246 (198, 124, & 190)
Revisit older episodes related to the dark stories discussed in the recent main lore episode centered around the circus. Dive into murder, haunting, deaths of dancers, and haunted experiences in Hollywood in episodes 198, 124, and 190.