Lore

Host Aaron Manke explores the history of oral tradition and the Grimm Brothers’ mission to preserve German culture through folklore.

This episode of Lore Alive dramatizes the 1780s Tillinghast family tragedy in Exeter, Rhode Island, the first documented case of the New England Vampire Panic.

Host Aaron presents a bonus episode of Deeper Lore, serving as a topical guide to the main show’s recent installment on deadly confections.

This episode explores the folklore and history behind candy, from Japan’s protective Amabuya mermaid to global traditions of sweet offerings for spirits and the dead.

Lore announces "Lore Alive," a new series of immersive audio dramas featuring sound design and voice actors.

Host Aaron Manke explores the duality of women in folklore, beginning with the true story of Maria Barchikova, a survivor of abuse who became the leader of Russia’s first all-female infantry unit.

Host Aaron presents a bonus "Deeper Lore" episode pairing the new earthquake-focused Lore 315 with three classic stories.

Host Aaron Manke explores how folklore and myths have historically explained earthquakes, from Japanese catfish to Norse gods.

Host Aaron Manke explores the deep folklore surrounding bees, covering myths from ancient Egypt to Christian symbolism and the tradition of "telling the bees" about family deaths.

Host Aaron Manke explores the mysteries of Mount Shasta, detailing its indigenous legends and the 1880s manuscript claiming a secret tunnel to an underground city.