Lore

The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago, it could also lead to darker results—even death. Written and produced…

Burial seems like a certainty for most people. But according to the legends that are whispered in graveyards around America, not all burials are created equal. Narrated and produc…

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave b…

Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery Like all cemeteries, Savannah's Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it's also home to some dark legends. Nar…

There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let's step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us. Pro…

Legends 14: Scared Straight Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don't quite fit the expectation…

Lore 240: Brick by Brick People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terrifying as this particular cir…

Legends 13: Hometown Legends A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnk…

Lore 239: Head to Head Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much more frightening, tone. Writ…

Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than Clinton Road. Narrated and pr…

Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn't mean they don't have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories. Wri…

The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places. Narrated and p…

Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what…

Judging by music's ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it's no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let's explore so…

Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklor…

The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it's that there are always exceptions to the rule. Narrated…

Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out…

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writ…

It's never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making…

Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well. Narrate…