One source of common—and dramatic—folklore is living right inside many of our homes. It’s a feature of civilization that dates back thousands of years, and the superstitions it has attracted make for a powerful—and problematic—history.

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One source of common—and dramatic—folklore is living right inside many of our homes. It’s a feature of civilization that dates back thousands of years, and the superstitions it has attracted make for a powerful—and problematic—history.
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This episode of Lore was sponsored by:
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<li>Wondrium: Hundreds of topics taught by professors and experts, all in one enormous video library. Get 50% off your first Quarterly Plan by going to <a href="http://www.wondrium.com/lore">Wondrium.com/LORE</a>—and don't miss my newest recommendation: Monsters Within.</li>
<li>SimpliSafe: Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring for just $15 a month. No contracts, no salespeople, just simple and easy security. Visit <a href="http://simplisafe.com/lore">SimpliSafe.com/Lore</a> to save 40% on your SimpliSafe order.</li>
<li>Casper: From bedding, bed frames, and even a dog bed, Casper has everything to build the dream bedroom—for every kind of sleeper. Visit <a href="http://www.casper.com/">Casper.com</a> to get $100 off select mattresses by using the offer code HISTORY100. <a href="https://casper.com/terms">Terms and conditions apply</a>.</li>
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Lore Resources: 
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<li>Episode Music: <a href="http://www.lorepodcast.com/music">lorepodcast.com/music</a> </li>
<li>Episode Sources: <a href="http://www.lorepodcast.com/sources">lorepodcast.com/sources</a> </li>
<li>All the shows from Grim &amp; Mild: <a href="http://www.grimandmild.com">www.grimandmild.com</a></li>
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©2022 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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.

Sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

Lore

Episode 213: Dark Tails

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