Some of the most fascinating—and terrifying—folklore out there is related to healing. But be careful: these aren’t your grandmother’s fairy tales.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Alex Robinson, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Few things are as terrifying as the mystery of our own deaths. Thankfully, folklore has stepped in with legends that hint at early answers, giving hope and chills in equal measure.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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We often look to artwork as a source of inspiration, hope, and entertainment. But some examples throughout history have developed a reputation for something darker and more sinister.
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One of our biggest obsessions as a culture is abandoned places. But once you dig into the legends about these locations, it’s clear that something still lives inside them.
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Every narrative trope has an origin story. This murder mystery staple, however, might just be the most suspenseful of them all.
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Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley beings exist in the legends we whisper around campfires.
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While every place has a dark history that seeps into the present, this particular spot is home to an eclectic and strange mix of hauntings and spooks.
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Some of the most haunting legends are rooted in moments when people did horrible things out of fear—all in the search for someone to blame.
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One of humanity’s deepest fears has always been focused on the evil forces that scheme to destroy us, and how far they will go to get that job done.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Alexandra Steed, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Some of the most frightening—and fascinating—stories in folklore are all about living remnants from the distant past. Let’s go hunting, shall we?
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History is full of countless stories of people loving each other across all sorts of obstacles and divides. But it’s the greatest boundary of all that has generated the most fascinating—and terrifying—tales of all.
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Cursed literature and haunted tomes fill a category of folklore that never gets enough love. This tour through the some of history’s most deadly books is sure to help you find a few new favorites.
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Magic shows and illusions are often viewed as the stuff of childhood parties and tv specials. But as this journey into ancient history shows us, the history of magic is a lot more frightening than we might think.
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Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages of history—whether caused by illness or a botched execution—only seem to justify that fear.
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No matter how far we go or what we try to leave behind, there’s always something following us, haunting the places we call home.
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Graveyards are the resting place for a lot of spooky folklore. But one strange element from the Victorian era has stuck around long enough to acquire some frightening stories of its own.
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History’s ability to repeat itself can sometimes be delightful, and occasionally frightening. But few examples are as terrifying as these aviation-based tales.
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Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add both delight and fear in equal measures.
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Throughout history, some of the most joyful parts of life have had a dark, terrifying core. Some invitations apparently deliver more drama than they promise.
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Some legends evolve over time, sometimes taking centuries to fully mature. But one urban myth, at least, seems to have arrived nearly complete. And it’s been terrifying from the beginning.
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