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Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also... more

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One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And... more

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Folklore is often grown in the fertile soil of doubt and a lack of control. And within one specific national... more

The world around us shapes the stories we tell, even in the harshest conditions. So it’s no wonder these legends... more

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The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful... more

History has left us with countless stories of ghosts that stay in one place. But every now and then, our... more

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Many animals in the world of folklore are inventions designed to fulfill one purpose or another. But if the stories... more

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Humans have always had a need for speed. But whether we got our fix in the ancient world, or on... more

Folklore grows. It has roots that run deep and branches that stretch out far and wide. The stories we pluck... more

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When we talk about the intersection of history and folklore, few individuals in history sat themselves so firmly on that... more

Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be... more

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Some of the darker stories in history take generations to develop, coming down to us over the years one broken... more

Some of the most terrifying legends in history come from one place: beneath the shadow of an executioner. Narrated and... more

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PRE-ORDER THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES BOOK TODAY! ————————— Folklore is often confined to circles around the campfire or whispered stories... more

The legends that are unique to America might be newer than some, but they still pack a powerful punch. But... more

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Our deep desire to connect to the world of the dead has taken humanity down some fantastic roads, but few... more

Because the seas have been deep and dangerous for such a long time, it’s no surprise that they hold far... more

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Often the places that are closest to our hearts are the most vulnerable to being haunted. Which is why, even... more

The older the place, the deeper the legends seem to run. And in New England, that means there’s a treasure... more

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Beneath the waters of one city’s harbor waits countless tales of ghosts and demons from its past.  Written and produced... more

Some legends are harder to find, often requiring us to dig a little deeper. Thankfully, the stories we’re looking for... more

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Some of the most fascinating—and terrifying—folklore out there is related to healing. But be careful: these aren’t your grandmother’s fairy... more

Few things are as terrifying as the mystery of our own deaths. Thankfully, folklore has stepped in with legends that... more

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We often look to artwork as a source of inspiration, hope, and entertainment. But some examples throughout history have developed... more

One of our biggest obsessions as a culture is abandoned places. But once you dig into the legends about these... more

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Every narrative trope has an origin story. This murder mystery staple, however, might just be the most suspenseful of them... more

Snakes and lizards have frightened people around the world for thousands of years. But the truly terrifying stories of scaley... more

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While every place has a dark history that seeps into the present, this particular spot is home to an eclectic... more

Some of the most haunting legends are rooted in moments when people did horrible things out of fear—all in the... more

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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... more

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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... more

Cursed literature and haunted tomes fill a category of folklore that never gets enough love. This tour through the some... more

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Magic shows and illusions are often viewed as the stuff of childhood parties and tv specials. But as this journey... more

Few possibilities fill us with as much dread as premature burial. Unfortunately, the examples we can find in the pages... more

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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... more

Graveyards are the resting place for a lot of spooky folklore. But one strange element from the Victorian era has... more

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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... more

Some of the most popular legends all feature the same central character. And in doing so, they tend to add... more

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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

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So much for folklore is hiding just beauty the surface of seemingly normal places. The process of digging, though, isn’t... more

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Few examples of folklore are as well-traveled as this one, complete with painful tragedy and dark echos of the past.... more

The connection between one of Europes oldest monster legends and the streets of New Orleans is very strange, but has... more

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Variety is the spice of life. And yet folklore makes it very clear just how dangerous it is to mix... more

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Human remains are a touchy subject. But over the centuries, one specific type of folklore has turned them into something... more

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The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago,... more

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Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has... more

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Legends 14: Scared Straight Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a... more

Lore 240: Brick by Brick People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things... more

Legends 13: Hometown Legends A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research... more

Lore 239: Head to Head Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along... more

Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in... more

Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world... more

The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that... more

Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and... more

Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends... more

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Lore 235: Privilege The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview... more

Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore. Narrated... more

It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one... more

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Few corners of American folklore have as much depth and texture as one that was born out of tradition, longing,... more

Our search for legends today takes us deep into the woods outside of Huntington, Long Island, to a place known... more

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The history of witchcraft, from the folklore to the legal trials, is dark enough. But for centuries, people have been... more

Lore 230: Gilded Despite being known for being a “mile high”, the folklore and history of one American city is... more

Legends 3: Ghost Ships Let’s take to the high seas, and explore some of the many legends of ghostly vessels.... more

Lore 229: Dark Shapes Some folklore can only be explored if we’re willing to get a little wet. Let’s dive... more

Legends 2: Undead Lovers Few genres of story are as compelling as romance. But just because death puts an end... more

Lore 228: Safe House Some corners of folklore offer us a place to hide. But when those traditions become a... more

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Lore 227: Bloodlines Some of the most popular stories in our culture are far older, and more dark, than we... more

REMASTERED – Episode 50: Mary, Mary In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of two young women bound... more

Lore 226: Grounded Folklore is typically invisible, buried in the stories we tell and the words we use. But every... more

REMASTERED – Episode 49: Seeing Double So many stories are built on the idea of double identity. In this remastered... more

Lore 225: Dark Animation One of the most crowded landscapes in folklore comes from one of the most harsh and... more

REMASTERED – Episode 48: Downriver It’s time to revisit the notion of a cursed community. This remastered classic episode features... more

Lore 224: Seriously Ill One frightening corner of folklore can be found in the history of one of our closest... more

In this remastered fan favorite, we return to the folklore of bird-man legends, and the events in Point Pleasant that... more

There are a lot of well-worn tales in the world of folklore. But there are some truly astonishing—and frightening—stories waiting... more

Behind every vampire is a hunter looking to stop them, and this remastered classic episode takes us deep inside that... more

Some fads are more than a harmless form of entertainment. In fact, the pages of history contains one that stalked... more

In this remastered classic episode, we revisit the story of Mary Toft and her unusual pregnancy. This episode features brand... more

One of our most common desires, no matter our culture, religion, or station in life, is something that countless practitioners... more

This remastered classic episode—complete with fresh narration and scoring—takes us back through the history of mysterious fires that seem to... more

Most of the frightening folklore we talk about takes place on the ground. But a little over a century ago,... more

Graves and corpses feature prominently in all sorts of folklore, which is why we love this remastered classic episode of... more

One of the most attractive roads to travel for many people are the ones that lead deep into the world... more

Some places on the map are legendary, and Eastern State Penitentiary fits the bill. In this remastered classic episode of... more

Some of the darkest folklore in America is hidden right inside many of the place names that are dotted across... more

In this remastered classic, we return to Scotland’s deadly past, where one person’s accusations of witchcraft could bring an entire... more

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Bundle up, because we’re returning to the frigid mountain crime scene that has baffled historians for decades: Dyatlov Pass. This... more

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Everything falls apart. But that’s a horrifying truth when applied to one specific location in Ohio. Because failure can often... more

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This classic haunted house story with a dash of spiritualism was so popular, it became an episode of our television... more

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It’s time to board the Queen Mary for one last journey through its troubled past. This remastered episode features fresh... more

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We return to Transylvania, and the reign of the Bloody Countess herself, Elizabeth Bathory. This remastered classic episode features fresh... more

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Today’s REMASTERED edition of a classic Lore episode takes us back to the streets of Richmond, Virginia, where folklore seems... more

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In this REMASTERED classic episode, we revisit the folklore of tiny, meddlesome creatures. And not only is the narration and... more

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In this newly remastered classic Lore episode, we revisit stories of bodies lost and bodies found. With fresh narration and... more

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Nothing is as alluring as vampire folklore. And in this remastered classic, we return to the villages of Eastern Europe... more

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In this Remastered edition of a fan favorite, we return to the frozen coast of Maine, and the haunting stories... more

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Some of the oldest—and most bizarre—folklore in the world is about something we use to fill awkward conversations these days.... more

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The structures that serve as lighthouses on the edge of darkness and danger deserve a revisit, and this Remastered classic... more

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It’s time to return to the dark streets of Victorian London, and to the mysterious figure who put the city... more

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One of the oldest and most common beliefs in the world is also the source of intense fear and debate.... more

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It’s never a bad time to revisit this classic episode about graveyards and the folklore around them. Complete with fresh... more

Many of the darkest moments from history were born out of a perfect storm of motivation, fear, and misguided courage.... more

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One of the most frightening aspects of our lives is something that’s hidden from our eyes. And yet its impact... more

The folklore surrounding haunted dolls, and the tale of Robert the Doll in particular, deserves a revisit. This Remastered edition... more

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The folklore surrounding small, human-like creatures from around the world is worth another visit. And this time, the journey has... more

History is filled with people who gathered unusual collections, often following a curiosity or passion to the extreme. But among... more

Some of the most frightening and disturbing stories are the ones that take a different path than we expected. Their... more

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It’s time to return to the colonial village of Hadley and reunite with the neighborhood witch, Mary Webster. All presented... more

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In all the folktales about the forest, we are warned to not set foot inside, lest the darkness and dangers... more

It’s time to return to one of the classic American monster stories, the Jersey Devil. In this remastered edition you’ll... more

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Much like our instinct to set up a home in new places, humans are good at creating everything else we... more

Let’s all step back into the woods that started it all: the legendary—and frightening—Bridgewater Triangle. This classic script has been... more

On the edge of the world, where risk and danger crash constantly against the shores of civilization, stands a type... more

Revisit the classic journey into some the history behind our fascination with derelict mental health hospitals. The same story you... more

Many people need something to believe, and someone to follow. But out of all the examples throughout history of bad... more

A fresh take on a classic episode, exploring the world of hidden spirits in the earth, and the way humans... more

The older the city, the deeper its roots. And when that location is the oldest around—well, the amount of darkness... more

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Some of the most frightening kinds of folklore are the ones with a familiar element. Details that sit a bit... more

Our classic exploration of everyone's favorite hairy beast, freshly re-recorded and produced from scratch with music by Chad Lawson. And... more

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Death is one of life’s certainties, and the final chapter in each of our stories. And yet throughout history, there... more

For thousands of years, humans have used a tool of violence to control their enemies, advance their careers, and remove... more

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In a world obsessed with fairytale endings, the most iconic type of setting for those stories turns out to also... more

Folklore is often born in moments were answers and hope seem lost, and few situations like that have generated more... more

One of the oldest beliefs in human history is also the root of countless stories in our collective folklore. But... more

Episode 159: Close By Whether intentionally or by accident, the past has a way of slipping away, slowly vanishing beneath... more

Oftentimes, the truth is right in front of us, made as plain as day and easy to access. But sometimes... more

One of the most common features of our legends and folklore is our dreams. And one of the most common... more

Humans are very good at making assumptions. But if we look a little deeper, our preconceived ideas about some of... more

Some stories are very familiar to us, but our understanding of them is only the tip of the iceberg. Even... more

Everywhere you go these days, there are superstitions. Many are modern, and not much more than clever word games or... more

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For a very long time, people have believed that our world is filled with magic. Secret knowledge and hidden truths... more

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History has proven just how good humans are at improving things, from weapons and tools to medicine and education. But... more

If history has shown us anything, it’s that humans are easily motivated by fear. Just what some of those fears... more

Humans have long practiced the art of building walls and fortresses in an effort to gain control or find safety.... more

Humans have spent thousands of years building systems to keep us as safe as possible. But eventually, each of us... more

Human ingenuity knows no bounds. Along with creating all manner of new technology, and ever more complex levels of knowledge,... more

Folklore is often about danger and how we, as a community, might avoid it. But real life sometimes becomes a... more

Some of the oldest and most popular parts of folklore are the ghost stories. Whether told around a campfire, or... more

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The way we treat the past is a great lens into the character of humanity. Sometimes we elevate it, but... more

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Our passion for solving incomplete puzzles is something that unites us as a culture. We will chase any mystery and... more

Folklore is our legacy. We humans have carried it with us everywhere we’ve gone in the world, and it anchors... more

We like it when things go according to plan. Even when it comes to death, we long to have some... more

Episode 134: Disturbing the Peace There’s nothing more certain in life than death. No matter how rewarding or challenging our... more

The human tendency to study the unknown—to dig deep and search for the bedrock of truth at the bottom of... more

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Most of our life is spent looking for things. Companionship, security, even our lost keys. But above all of that... more

Episode 127: Tipping the Scales If you flip through the pages of history long enough, you’ll eventually run into stories... more

Some places in our world have a dark legacy. Prior failures. Shameful acts. Painful tragedy. Even though it all took... more

Everyone longs for someone. That special partner who can enter their life and make is something better, something more. And... more

Everyone wants to look good. And while there’s nothing wrong with beauty, sometimes people have made sacrifices—both willing and unaware—in... more

Home might very well be what you make it, but it’s not always about beautiful decorations and comfortable furnishings. Sometimes... more

Episode 122: The Shortest Straw Human nature has a number of powerful, universal characteristics. Our need for community. Our love... more

Some threats to our safety and well-being are obvious and easy to spot from a mile away. Over the course... more

Human ambition has led us to some amazing achievements, and taken us to unexplored places. But it has also lured... more

Some stories have been around for a very long time, and others are fairly new. One thing is certain, though:... more

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Episode 117: Bones Everything is built upon something else. Whether it is a mighty fortress, a simple home, or the... more

No one likes to be sick, and yet it is one of the most dependable things in life. We will... more

The way we explain the world around us is determined by the lens we view it through, especially when events... more

Most locations have an isolated history that is unique to them and only them. But some places have served as... more

Throughout history, cultures around the world have explored the world of medicine in search of tools that can heal our... more

Of all the parts of life that we can depend on, one of the darkest parts is loss. That’s the... more

The deepest mysteries come from the places we haven’t fully explored, or where we lack the control that makes us... more

Not everything can be perfect. Even when there’s a clean slate and we’re given the resources and tools to make... more

There’s a lot in life we can count on. Death, taxes, the sunrise, and political turmoil--these are all guaranteed, safe... more

Our oceans are some of the most remote regions on the planet. Because of that, people have filled that darkness... more

We like to think we’ll see it coming. That we can plan ahead and prepare—even defend ourselves. But death comes... more

Humans have a tendency to collect things. From baseball cards to Twitter followers, we enjoy bringing everything into one place.... more

We love to simplify things. Easy is better than complex, after all, and simple things are easy to understand. Sadly,... more

The ocean is very good at taking things from us, but we are equally skilled at not forgetting. Still, no... more

Humanity is fueled by hope. We hope for improvement, and dream of a day when things get better than they... more

Most of us live incredibly busy lives, and because of all that distraction, we tend to miss the little things.... more

Like a well-loved pair of shoes, or those jeans you bought in college and never gave up on, some things... more

Every movement has a seed, that spark that sets the fire ablaze. But this spark is more than just a... more

Each of us holds inside ourselves a precious cargo. It is the key to life, and a worthy sacrifice when... more

When tragedy strikes and poor choices haunt us, sometimes the only thing we can do is move on and build... more

For thousands of years, humans have built rules and procedures for handling the various curveballs that life throws our way—and... more

Life is full of challenges. From learning new skills to climbing the social ladder, most people struggle with the hurdles... more