The Rest Is History
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History
Lore
by Aaron Mahnke
Today: #4 in History on our combined chart.
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| Date | Pocket Casts |
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| Oct 1 | #40 |
About the show
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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Legends 89: Mother Dearest
September 28, 2026 · 24 minFolklore 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. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson…
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Deeper Lore: 315 (32, 196, & 204)
September 24, 2026 · 2 minGo 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: LorePodcast.com/episodes/32 Episode 196: LorePodc…
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Lore 315: All Shook Up
September 21, 2026 · 26 minFolklore 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 bigger than we can imagine, folklore has a way of showing up. Narrated…
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Legends 88: Tell-Tale Heartland
September 14, 2026 · 27 minThe 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 Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Jamie…
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Deeper Lore: 314 (166, 186, & 212)
September 10, 2026 · 2 minGo 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: LorePodcast.com/episodes/166 Episode 186: LorePodcast.com/episodes/186…
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Lore 314: Hive Mind
September 7, 2026 · 27 minNot 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 produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott…
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Legends 87: Cursive
August 31, 2026 · 30 minEveryone 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 writing and research by GennaRose Nethercott and Alex Robinson…
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Deeper Lore: 313 (7, 67, & 101)
August 27, 2026 · 2 minGo 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: Episode 7: LorePodcast.com/episodes/7 Episode 67: LorePod…