Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago, one ancient belief found new life in the skies above us—and the results were terrifying.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Episode 220: Uplifting

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Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of Lore so much. Let’s reunite with Burke and Hare, and hollow their exploits to the bloody end. Plus, there’s a brand new bonus story at the end!
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.
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REMASTERED – Episode 43: Supply & Demand

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One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

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One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world of the occult. But sometimes they can also be incredibly dangerous.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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Episode 219: Unanswered

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Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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Squarespace: Build your own powerful, professional website, with free hosting, zero patches or upgrades, and 24/7 award-winning customer support. Start your free trial website today at Squarespace.com/lore, and when you make your first purchase, use offer code LORE to save 10%.
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Stamps.com: Print your own postage and shipping labels from your home or office. Start your 4-week trial today, which includes freepostage, a digital scale, and zero commitment. Just visit Stamps.com, click on the microphone in the top-right of the homepage, and type LORE.

©2023 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of Lore, we return to those musty halls and explore the ghosts that still haunt them. Be sure to stick around for the brand new bonus story at the end!
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.
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This episode of Lore was sponsored by:
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<li>Squarespace: Build your own powerful, professional website, with free hosting, zero patches or upgrades, and 24/7 award-winning customer support. Start your free trial website today at <a href="http://squarespace.com/lore">Squarespace.com/lore</a>, and when you make your first purchase, use offer code LORE to save 10%.</li>
<li>Rocket Money: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way, by going to <a href="http://www.rocketmoney.com/lore">RocketMoney.com/LORE</a>.</li>
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REMASTERED – Episode 42: In the Bag

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Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.

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Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across the landscape—and one special location that defies the norm.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and music by Chad Lawson.
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Episode 218: Notorious

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In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire community to its knees. And don’t miss the brand new bonus story at the end!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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©2022 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire community to its knees. And don’t miss the brand new bonus story at the end!
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.
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REMASTERED – Episode 41: Hole in the Wall

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While humans have depended on them for fresh water and transportation over the millennia, the rivers in our community have also become home to terrifying folklore. 

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.

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While humans have depended on them for fresh water and transportation over the millennia, the rivers in our community have also become home to terrifying folklore. 
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by GennaRose Nethercott and music by Chad Lawson.
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Episode 217: Deadly Currents

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In this Remastered classic episode, let’s return to the city that seems to have it all: celebration, food, the arts…and a whole lot of darkness. Welcome back to New Orleans.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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In this Remastered classic episode, let’s return to the city that seems to have it all: celebration, food, the arts…and a whole lot of darkness. Welcome back to New Orleans.
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.
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REMASTERED – Episode 40: Everything Floats

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Some of the most unusual stories in history have a connection to something many of us have living right inside our homes. But just because they’re familiar doesn’t mean they aren’t chilling.

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Some of the most unusual stories in history have a connection to something many of us have living right inside our homes. But just because they’re familiar doesn’t mean they aren’t chilling.
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Episode 216: Tales of Wonder

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In this remastered episode, we return to the courtroom for a look at a most unusual case. This classic episode has been completely re-recorded and re-produced, along with a brand new bonus story at the end. Enjoy!

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.

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©2022 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

In this remastered episode, we return to the courtroom for a look at a most unusual case. This classic episode has been completely re-recorded and re-produced, along with a brand new bonus story at the end. Enjoy!
Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with additional help from GennaRose Nethercott and Harry Marks.
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REMASTERED – Episode 39: Take the Stand

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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

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