
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 815 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
• Episode 166: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166
• Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186
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It’s a good podcast but can’t you just tell the stories without having a big monologue about social issues. Also can you do more episodes about china
I used to love Aaron Mahnke’s podcasts, especially lore. However, like many reviews already state, I’m here for the stories, not his views on politics (democratic/ socialist) views , anti Christian sentiment (especially Catholics- not sure what the Church did to you), and thoughts on immigration (we get it, you hate boarders and want everyone to vote and vote). If you have a desire to talk about politics, immigration, feeling bad about being white, etc. maybe start a separate podcast “Aaron Mahn... more
Hi. I love to say hi. I enjoy ALL of your content at Grim&Mild and thank you for the time you and the team put into every episode. Wonderful. Interesting. Engaging. Puny. Thoughtful. And I have to add that I finished Exhumed. Wow. If anyone hasn’t enjoyed this yet you have to read it or listen. I did both. I couldn’t get enough. I connected with Mercy when I first heard her story. Exhumed brought her to life (see what I did there). A must read/listen. Thank you for the time and effort and skill... more
Yet another uber-liberal podcast host who just can’t help but slip in some of his personal bias against Christianity, conservatives, whites, etc. Didn’t click on Lore for political opinions. Way to ruin what used to be a decent show.
Please pleeeeaaase do better research. The Catholic Church was not in control of the Spanish Inquisition. In the episode titled bloody he says a whole bunch of things that make all Christians sound like we want to kill all other religions. It annoys me . I will still listen but hope this gets seen. After Charlemagne died things were not good we aren’t perfect.
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A narrative-history show that blends folklore, mythical creatures, and historical events into atmospheric storytelling. Episodes often trace how legends evolve through culture and time, weaving together archaeology, sociology, and folklore with a strong emphasis on storytelling craft. Regular topics span maritime myths, colonial encounters, graveyard lore, and macabre historical episodes, with frequent callbacks to past lore that deepen context. A distinctive trait is the host's calm, authoritative narration paired with meticulous research, plus occasional promotional plugs for related books and projects that expand the overall historical universe.
Listeners tend to be curious about how culture shapes myth, enjoy eerie, well-researched his... more
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