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Lucian’s A True History has been called the world’s first work of science fiction—but above all, Lucian of Samosata was a satirist. And he had a bone to pick with the famous historians of his time—guys like Herodotus and Ctesias of Knidos. They were Lying Liars who Lied, you see, and Lucian was mad ... Show More
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Like a Wolf but Not a Wolf: The Beast of the Gevaudan (Part 2)
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In our last episode, we detailed the rise of the Beast of the Gevaudan, some of its most gruesome attacks, and the doomed efforts of professional hunters to take it down. In this one, we’ll discuss how the Beast fina ... Show More
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Nov 20
Like a Wolf but Not a Wolf: The Beast of the Gevaudan (Part 1)
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From 1764 to 1767, an area of southeastern France called the Gevaudan was stalked and terrorized by a mysterious beast. Some said it was a wolf. Others that it was “like a wolf, but not a wolf”—far stronger, faster, m ... Show More
1h 15m
Nov 2024
Lore 266: What's in the Box
<p>The end of the world has always been a big fear. And fear, as we all know, is a powerful fuel for driving folklore into the future. Let's meet one individual who did just that, while also leaving us with a fascinating mystery to unravel.</p> <p><em>Narrated and produced by Aar ... Show More
32m 27s
Oct 2022
Episode 45: He Watches Me Sleep
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- An Emotional Ghost Story, by DOOM <br>
- I Experienced a Car Crash this Morning that Didn't Actually Happen, by alexsandthat <br>
- He Watches Me Sleep, by Impossible_Chance104 <br>
- Who or What Did I Speak to in my Garden, by missprinc ... Show More
51m 45s
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Lore 292: Message in a Bottle
Our world can often feel like an open book, with every secret laid bare. But there are still locations that cling tightly to mystery, and the questions they force us to ask are sometimes terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, rese ... Show More
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