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Artwork for Lore
Bonaventure Cemetery
Savannah
Basque Witch Trials
John Muir
Gracie Watson
Corrine Lawton
Midnight In the Garden Of Good and Evil
Relics
Vampires
Folklore
Johnny Mercer
Tattnall Family
Colonial Park Cemetery
Conrad Aiken
Witch Trials
Sea Monster Folklore
Leila Maude Davidson-Hansel
Fodor Glava
Timothy Clark Smith
Mitty Wilkins Manning

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes662Founded11 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HistoryTrue Crime

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Latest Episodes

We often use the phrase “dream come true” to describe wonderful things you envision for our lives. But looking at the folklore behind it, there might be a darker, more complicated nightmare at work.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writi... more

Our passions create powerful bonds. And it turns out that even something as permanent as death can’t totally separate us from the people or places we love.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Robinson and GennaR... more

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Some graves give us answers to the gaps in our understanding of history. A few, though, fill those gaps with terrifying legends that are still alive today.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassand... more

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Tragic loss is often the catalyst for powerful tales that haunt us for generations. Today’s collection of stories gathers some of the most chilling examples of that truth.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and research by Alex Rob... more

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Host

Aaron Mahnke
Host and creator known for his engaging storytelling of dark historical tales, intertwining folklore with factual history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 65.8k ratings
  • host is a turn-off

    Aaron seems like a guy who never laughs at anyone else’s jokes but his own, then makes sure the room heard the joke and repeats it if they didn't laugh with him. The kind of hepster guy who loves craft beer and human rights then goes home and mistreats his girlfriend. I listened to about 15 before I was so turned off I turned it off and unsubscribed. He’s pretentious and takes this weird roundabout to his subject matter, and you never know if the blurb by the title has ANYTHING to do with the su... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mysterymach
    United States5 days ago
  • What happened?

    Really liked this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CarlFromTheYin
    United States10 days ago
  • only downside is I wish there were more episodes haha. I have paid for commercial free in the past, but even when I don't the commercials are so well placed that I don't even mind.

    Audible
    5
    David Spain
    United States13 days ago
  • Good to listen to this podcast again

    Great podcast, glad to see that it did not stay subscriber only show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fluffywallfenos
    United States14 days ago
  • Gone to the ads and very slanted opinions on psyche

    For years I listened to this and loved it. The stories and the facts the research. Aaron deserved the attention and the funds.

    But the last 5 years I hear a lot of ads for 10 min of listening.

    Then there the opinions. So the epodes that go to a blame racism instead of seeing the idea through history or even the other thinkings across the world is short sighted or playing to a specific demographic. In Deer he cites Europe and the white color being a racial thing of Christianity supremacy.

    I’m ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bone48
    United States16 days ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the rich storytelling and chilling narratives that unfold in each episode. Many indicate that they have been long-time fans, engaged and eager for new content.
The content resonates well with those interested in historical narratives blended with horror, invoking strong emotional responses and appreciation for its depth and research.
A portion of the audience expresses dissatisfaction with recent changes in format, mentioning concerns about ads and an influx of shorter episodes, indicating a desire for more substantive storytelling.
While some listeners feel there is a shift towards political content that detracts from the original storytelling, overall, praise remains for the compelling nature of the stories told.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#6
United States/History
Apple Podcasts
#204
United States/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#4
United States/History
Spotify
#31
United Kingdom/History
Apple Podcasts
#239
Canada/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#12
Canada/History

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What is Lore about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Centered around dark historical narratives, this podcast unfolds chilling tales of folklore, supernatural elements, and societal fears. Listeners are taken on a journey through various topics, such as witch trials, ghost stories, and eerie legends from different cultures and time periods. The host's storytelling is engaging, often intertwining factual history with the mystical elements of folklore, catering to those interested in the uncanny intersections of human experiences and dark history. What sets it apart is the way it combines rich historical context with modern folklore, appealing to fans of horror, history, and the macabre alike.

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1. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
2. The Midnight Library
3. Unexplained
4. Noble Blood
5. Myths and Legends

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Lore launched 11 years ago and published 662 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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