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History · Aaron Mahnke

Lore

by Aaron Mahnke

The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

Latest episodes

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Lore Alive 4: Peg & Button

#18 trending · History

Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors.  For today's spooky ta

Oct 23
25 min

Deeper Lore: 317 (84, 111, & 215)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (317: Smoke and Mirrors) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 84

Oct 22
1 min

Lore 317: Smoke and Mirrors

Stage magic as we know it today is very different from how it began. The consequences of those early days, though, are all around us. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mah

Oct 19
28 min

Lore Alive 3: Under the Rug

Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors.  For today's spooky ta

Oct 16
27 min

Legends 90: Set Aside

For a very long time, stories were fragile artifacts, passed along on the tenuous thread of oral tradition. And many of the relics that have survived to this day are than

Oct 12
25 min

Lore Alive 2: In Dreams

Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today's tale puts us in

Oct 9
23 min

Deeper Lore: 316 (118, 166, & 212)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (316: A Spoonful of Sugar) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode

Oct 8
1 min

Lore 316: A Spoonful of Sugar

Sometimes the most frightening stories involve things we consider safe retreats or mindless pleasures. If that sounds tasty, today's exploration will hit the spot. Narr

Oct 5
26 min

Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today's tale introduces

Oct 2
23 min

Legends 89: Mother Dearest

Folklore is often about powerful beings that deserve our fear and respect. Which is why one big category of legends around the globe is about someone very close to home.

Sep 28
23 min

Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 315: All Shook Up) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 32

Sep 24
2 min

Lore 315: All Shook Up

Folklore usually depends on the little things. The daily struggle to survive, the terror of a new location, or even violence and crime. But even when the events are bigge

Sep 21
26 min

Legends 88: Tell-Tale Heartland

The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales. Narrated and produced by Aaro

Sep 14
26 min

Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 314: Hive Mind) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 166:

Sep 10
2 min

Lore 314: Hive Mind

Not all big stories are about equally large characters. In the world of folklore, sometimes even the littlest players have a massive stage to perform upon. Narrated and

Sep 7
27 min

Legends 87: Cursive

Everyone loves a good ghost story, but literature and spirits have a relationship that is older than some might think. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writi

Aug 31
30 min

Deeper Lore: 313 (7, 67, & 101)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episod

Aug 27
2 min

Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales

Some folklore thrives in the depths of our world—whether that's across the ocean waves or along the docks of an ancient harbor town. But a few have risen to great heights

Aug 24
26 min

Legends 86: Litmus Test

Folklore has had many uses over the centuries. But while some has been used to educate or entertain, one pocket of legends has become a dangerous tool for sorting the goo

Aug 17
27 min

Deeper Lore: 312 (18, 113, & 122)

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (312: Episode To Serve Man) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode

Aug 13
1 min

Chart trend

Position in the History chart (US), last 90 days.

#2
all-time peak
9
days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Lore ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 26, 2026).

#6 — History US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I have been listening to Lore since the beginning, it was the most interesting free podcast on the jail tablets. I listened to lore every night and it got me thru 5 long months. Now 6 years later, I still listen every night with my 3rd pair of sleep buds. Literally have worn out 2 pairs listening to lore every night. 10/10 recommend subscribing, love the Lore bites!

Meemz420 · Sep 2026

Such an amazing podcast! I love the detail you go into, and how it ties to modern day. I started to listen over a year ago when I was recommended it. This got me into the supernatural genre. I love the episode unboxed about Robert the doll. I watched the Sam and Colby video about it and they go very well together. Keep up the great work!

NiallSlytherinBooks · Dec 2024

Interesting, visualizable, clear and organized. I love this podcast, because Aaron makes it very easy to understand and maintain focus on the subject at hand. With its descriptive passages, it’s also very easy to visualize what he is saying in one’s head. There are many times when I’d much rather listen to Lore than watch television for that reason. Honestly, I regret the face that I can’t wipe my memory to listen to all of the episodes over again. With all that being said, the nature of this podcast is very inviting to my fellow neurodivergent people and more. I think of these episodes as a mini brain vacation that also allow me to focus on my tasks at hand. 100% recommend if you are looking for a podcast that is equal parts entertaining and methodical.

Dont reply · Oct 2024

Love it! My favorite podcast for fall- the vibes are spooky and great for a cool, dark morning or evening. The background music from Chad is a great touch to building the ambience- it is very easy to get caught up in the story! (Hi Aaron!)

JazzyPPizzazzi · Sep 2024

Episodes are hidden behind a paywall now and the ads are incessant. Joe Rogan sells ads without interrupting episodes. Read them before or after, but please stop ruining episodes with ads that ruin the flow. Had to unsubscribe, hopefully they’ll fix it and I’ll come back.

TeddyBroosevelt · Dec 2024

Please slow way down with your reading/ storytelling. Way too fast paced and even upbeat for this spooky type of genre. The first season your voice and timing sounded nice and pleasant to listen/sleep to. Now I somewhat enjoy it if I slow down the podcast speed, but it’s still not the same. Please slow down!!

Janizzle08 · Aug 2024

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