Legends 83: Sweet Home

The American South might have its charm, but it also has a tragic history that lingers in the shadows to this day.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Sam Alberty.

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Lore 309: Party Favors

Parties promise us a break from the mundane or troubling. But a few celebratory gatherings in history have turned the tables, delivering something far more frightening.

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Legends 82: The Weight of Fear

One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.

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Lore 308: Without a Trace

Dark stories often have twists, turns, and the constant fear of getting lost in the shadows. Which is a lot like one real trail that haunts American history. Let’s take a journey there together.

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Legends 81: Undertaken

One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.

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Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary"

This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we’re reissuing a fan favorite from nearly a decade ago: Episode 50: Mary, Mary.

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Legends 80: He Said, She Said

Sometimes the thing that gives a story its authenticity is the frequency with which it has been shared, regardless of the truth. And many of them turn out to be utterly terrifying.

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Lore 306: Disorienting

Some folklore can be very confusing, which can cause a lot of fear. Which was exactly the point for this specific realm of ancient belief and tradition. Just try not to get lost.

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Legends 79: Lone Scar

The bigger the space, the more room there seems to be for ghosts. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that there’s lots of chills to be had in the Lone Star State.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Nick Tecosky, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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Lore 305: Botched

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, then our journey toward a more human method of execution is a bloody highway.

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Legends 78: The Stacks

Folklore tells us that ghosts can be many things, but the most common view is that they are echoes of the past that are still present today. Which is why one type of building is the perfect place for a haunting.

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Lore 304: Cult Hero

Few groups leave a society unsettled more than the ones that buck the system and reject the mainstream path. But a few have even managed to leave the people around them more than a little terrified.

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Legends 77: Full House

When you build a community on breaking the rules, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the laws of death itself get violated.

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Lore 303: Shoot for the Stars

Most of the folklore that connects us is beneath our feet. But if history is any indication, there’s more than enough to be afraid of above our head.

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Legends 76: Unfamiliar Waters

Moving from the familiar to the unknown comes with a lot of risk. And if the stories about one family are true, that risk can involve a terrifying new reality.

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Lore 302: Bedside Manner

It takes a lot of compassion to care for the sick and nurse them back to health. And it takes a lot of trust to allow your well-being to rest in their hands. Thanks to a few terrible real life figures, though, it’s safe to say that our trust…can sometimes be misplaced.

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Legends 75: Precious

Chasing treasure has always had an allure. But while legends of lost treasures and those who seek them are often entertaining, they also hide a darker question: how much is that treasure truly worth?

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Lore 301: Lost at Sea

For as much of the world as it covers, we know very little about the sea. And where there are unanswered questions, there can always be found folklore—usually of the frightening kind.

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Legends 74: Snake in the Grass

Trust holds much of the world together. When it’s broken, it can lead to unspeakable crimes, which can often result in frightening legends.

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Lore 300: Board Stiff

Few objects from popular culture have been as divisive and mysterious as these simple games. But before you dismiss their sensational reputation, it’s worth exploring the wreckage they have left in their wake.

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