The most wonderful time of the year has a few secrets. According to legend, there are a few holiday characters that often get ignored—and that could be dangerous.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (269: There Goes My Hero) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 115: LorePodcast.com/episodes/115
• Episode 135: LorePodcast.com/episodes/135
• Episode 161: LorePodcast.com/episodes/161

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©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

War has given us a lot of artifacts throughout history, but the most frightening relics are the stories it leaves behind.

Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Jamie Vargas and music by Chad Lawson.

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Stone is a powerful tool for recording history. But if the stories are true, the tales it tells can also hide dark and menacing secrets.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas and Robin Miniter.

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©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (244: Stolen) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 192: LorePodcast.com/episodes/192
• Episode 38: LorePodcast.com/episodes/38
• Episode 54: LorePodcast.com/episodes/54

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©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Some locations in the world have a reputation for being peaceful sanctuaries. Which makes the legends told about them all the more terrifying.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Jamie Vargas.

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• All the shows from Grim & Mild: www.grimandmild.com

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• Quince: Premium European clothing and accessories for 50% to 80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com/LORE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
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©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (267: Curveball) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:

• Episode 113: LorePodcast.com/episodes/13
• Episode 122: LorePodcast.com/episodes/83
• Episode 128: LorePodcast.com/episodes/127

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