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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode e

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Total: 390

Our world is full of mysterious sightings, but most of them can be explained away with cold logic an

For almost as long as there have been stories of supernatural beings, there have been tales of those

Trick or Treat 2016: Set 2

2016/10/24

A Halloween treat to add a bit of dark history to your week. Each Lore “Trick or Treat 2016” episode

We say it all the time. It’s a phrase we hang our hopes on. It represents our wants and desires. But

Trick or Treat 2016: Set 1

2016/10/10

A Halloween treat to add a bit of spook to your week. Each Lore “Trick or Treat 2016” episode is a c

Episode 44: From Within

2016/10/3

Civilization was transformed the moment we discovered it. We’ve built it into our religions and use

Throughout history, certain individuals have managed to rise to the challenge in the face of difficu

Episode 42: In the Bag

2016/9/5

Most of our fears can be blamed on a deeper, more instinctive anxiety: we hate losing control. And n

We’ve been taught since childhood to be honest, because our actions have consequences and our words

The older the city, the more stories there seem to be. Some places are home to tragedy, while others

For as long as humans have lived together in community, there has been the need for crimes and dispu

Episode 38: The Mountain

2016/7/11

Humans have always wandered off into unexplored territory. It’s a key part of our identity to leave

Episode 37: Passing Notes

2016/6/27

For as crowded as this world has become, most people feel isolated and alone. Perhaps that’s why so

The cities and buildings where tragedy has concentrated over the years always seem to hold stories.

Episode 35: The King

2016/5/30

Popular culture is obsessed with the idea of a lost humanity. Countless films, novels, and televisio

Folklore has often developed as a response to real-world events, but the opposite has also been true

Episode 33: A Dead End

2016/5/2

Folklore can change and evolve over time. But when we uncover the roots of these stories, we often f

Episode 32: Tampered

2016/4/18

Maybe it’s human pride, or maybe it’s a tendency toward superstition, but humans are very good at ma

We spend every waking moment surrounded by people. People who talk to us, who interact with us, and

When two boys discovered a macabre surprise while playing in a Connecticut gravel pit, they uncovere