Fire is a dangerous tool. Used properly, it can transform a society, but if it isn’t respected, it can burn that society to the ground. Which is why we are obsessed with controlling it—and completely, utterly afraid of it.

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Fire is a dangerous tool. Used properly, it can transform a society, but if it isn’t respected, it can burn that society to the ground. Which is why we are obsessed with controlling it—and completely, utterly afraid of it.* * *This episode of Lore was sponsored by:The Great Courses Plus: Hundreds of topics taught by professors and experts, all in one enormous video library. Visit <a href="http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lore">TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/lore</a> to start your free month of unlimited access to their entire lecture library, plus a second month for just 99¢. My recommended course is: <a href="https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/show/the_other_side_of_history_daily_life_in_the_ancient_world"> The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World</a>.Audible: Audible content includes an unmatched selection of audiobooks, original audio shows, news, and more from the leading book, magazine, and newspaper publishers. Begin your free 30-day trial membership with a free book of your choice by visiting <a href="http://www.audible.com/lore">Audible.com/Lore</a>. If you need a recommendation, my novel <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-Thrillers/Indian-Summer-Audiobook/B0748PLVZ9/ref=a_search_c4_1_4_srImg?qid=1501763122&amp;sr=1-4">Indian Summer</a> was just released on audiobook, and I think you'll enjoy its blend of folklore and suspense.Stamps.com: Print your own postage and shipping labels from your home or office. Start your 4-week trial today, and claim your $110 bonus offer, which includes postage, a digital scale, and zero commitment. Just visit <a href="http://www.stamps.com/">Stamps.com</a>, click on the microphone in the top-right of the homepage, and type LORE.* * *Official Lore Website: <a href="http://www.lorepodcast.com">www.lorepodcast.com</a>Extra member episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lorepodcast">www.patreon.com/lorepodcast</a>Novels by Aaron Mahnke: <a href="http://aaronmahnke.com/novels">www.aaronmahnke.com/novels</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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.

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