Over 200 lives were lost during the construction of the Hoosac Tunnel in western Massachusetts. According to countless eye-witnesses across nearly 150 years, many of those deaths left indelible marks. What truly awaits visitors in the darkness of that tunnel? Is it simple echoes of a violent past, or the thing that haunts the...
2021-04-16 12:28:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Hope is a powerful emotion, and it has driven humans to do great things over the centuries. It’s also a key element of folklore, but the stories it gives rise to there are more than just inspiring—some of them can also be terrifying.
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Hey folks. This one is special.
I've been toying with the idea for a while now to re-create the oldest 20-30 episodes with my modern equipment and techniques, plus Chad's music and my current narration style. So I finally gave it a shot.
This version is the exact same script as the original, just a modern ta...
2021-04-07 18:04:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl is joined this week by Meaghan, who handled all the amazing research for the most recent episode of Lore, 167: Deviation. Meaghan puts her incredible research skills on full display, and they even spend a bit of time on the topic of "fake-lore". You're going to love this one.
2021-04-05 07:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember that these codes are good anytime during the month, and only over at the official Lore Shop.
April’s 20% code is: teal21go...
2021-04-01 04:01:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Death is one of life’s certainties, and the final chapter in each of our stories. And yet throughout history, there have been reports of those who have broken the rules—and the brave few who rose to the challenge to stop them.
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Carl chats with Allie about Episode 166: Toxic, and they go deep on poisoning. It's a conversation that really peels back the curtain and gives you a glimpse of how the soup is made...just don't eat any of it, ok?
2021-03-22 07:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
For thousands of years, humans have used a tool of violence to control their enemies, advance their careers, and remove their problems. And the only thing more frightening than the tool itself are the stories about the people who use it.
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This week, Carl is joined by Aaron to chat about their favorite stories from Guernsey in the Channel Island. Enjoy!
2021-03-08 08:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Some places seem to straddle the boundary between one world and another. It’s a feature than can often generate charm and beauty, but sometimes it creates darker things, as the history of these historic islands demonstrates so well.
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Greetings!
A new month means a new Lore Shop discount code for all of you amazing Patreon supporters. Remember, these codes are good anytime during the month, but only over at the official Lore Shop.
March’s...
2021-03-01 05:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl is visited once again by Allie, and they dig deep into the world of magical familiars. And as you're about to discover, not all is as it seems. Also, I just have to point out just how "casually scholastic" this conversation is, which is my favorite kind. Fun chats willed with educated, informed points, all delivered like...
2021-02-22 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
While animals have been our constant companions for thousands of years, one chapter of our long history together led to much more terrifying results.
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Carl sits down (virtually, of course!) with Allie to discuss the newest episode of Lore, 163: Persistence. And if you want a crash course in witch trial research, favorite sources, and amazing tradition discussions, THIS is the episode for you.
2021-02-08 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
It should come as no surprise that one of humanity’s greatest qualities is also the tool with which it has committed much darker tragedies. Even far from the wilds of the Old World, that legacy was never far behind.
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February’s 20% code is: orang...
2021-02-01 05:01:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl is joined by Robin to discuss the research adventure she went on in pursuit of castle lore, and the conversation is full of great additional detail. If you loved Episode 162: By Design, this back stage glimpse is right up your alley.
2021-01-25 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
In a world obsessed with fairytale endings, the most iconic type of setting for those stories turns out to also be home to some of the darkest histories around.
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Carl is joined by Sam, and they have a fascinating conversation about the military and religious connections in the research behind Lore 161: Shell Game. Honestly, this topic was way too big for one Lore episode, so hearing them chat about it is a real thrill, and it expands a lot of the ideas. Enjoy!
2021-01-11 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Folklore is often born in moments were answers and hope seem lost, and few situations like that have generated more stories than the crucible of human conflict.
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January’s 20% code is: cyan21...
2021-01-01 05:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Carl is joined by Allie to chat about wizards, magic, chemistry, and all sorts of wonderful rabbit trails. It's a great inside look at Episode 160: Sleight of Hand, and you're going to love it.
2020-12-28 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the oldest beliefs in human history is also the root of countless stories in our collective folklore. But to understand the power of those tales, we need to understand the people who brought them to life.
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This week, Carl and Aaron chat about the most recent episode of Lore, 159: Close By. They share their love for the great city of Edinburgh, and walk through the dark and intricate passageways beneath its streets.
2020-12-14 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Whether intentionally or by accident, the past has a way of slipping away, slowly vanishing beneath our feet. That doesn’t mean it’s gone forever, though. But before we seek unearth it, it would be wise to remember that some things are buried for a reason.
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2020-12-01 05:02:00 +0000 UTC View Post
This week, Carl welcomes Meaghan back to the studio for a chat about her most recent episode all about Vancouver Island. It's a fun, fascinating conversation, and I hope you enjoy it!
2020-11-30 08:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Oftentimes, the truth is right in front of us, made as plain as day and easy to access. But sometimes it’s lost, and the only way to track it down is through story. But as one island in the Pacific Northwest demonstrates, digging for the truth often comes at a price.
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Carl is joined by Sam, who did the deep-dive research into the world of immortality for Episode 157: Hanging On. It's a conversation filled with layers, and you're really going to love it.
2020-11-16 08:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
One of the most common features of our legends and folklore is our dreams. And one of the most common dreams, across all the pages of history, is a desire that has haunted people since the dawn of time—a desire that might just be more attainable that we realize.
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