Bridges help us span uncrossable gaps in our world. But according to legend, a few go further, helping connect the living to the dead.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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The court of public opinion has always been a place where lives can be boosted or ruined. But centuries ago, it could also lead to darker results—even death.
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Burial seems like a certainty for most people. But according to the legends that are whispered in graveyards around America, not all burials are created equal.
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Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, one American city has climbed out of a dark and painful past. But the shadows of those early tragedies have proven to be impossible to leave behind
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Legends 15: Bonaventure Cemetery
Like all cemeteries, Savannah’s Bonaventure is the resting place to many people. But as time has proven, it’s also home to some dark legends.
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There are few locations in our world as loaded with mystery and dripping with folklore as the woods. Let’s step onto the path and see what frightening places it might take us.
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Legends 14: Scared Straight
Love has always been a sort of the type of pain and heartbreak that leaves a mark after death, even when those romances don’t quite fit the expectations of the world around them.
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Lore 240: Brick by Brick
People have a lot of fears. From spiders to the open sea, lots of things put us on edge. But few things are as downright terrifying as this particular circumstance…and it has been for thousands of years.
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Legends 13: Hometown Legends
A collection of the most beloved and haunting tales from the hometowns of our amazing research and writing team.
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Lore 239: Head to Head
Some rivalries play out on the big screen in a way everyone can cheer along with. But some have had a very different, and much more frightening, tone.
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Some of the darkest local legends grow alongside the roads we take for granted. An no stretch of pavement in New Jersey has more to be afraid of than Clinton Road.
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Rumors might not always represent the truth, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the power to change the world around us. Or—in some cases—give birth to frightening stories.
Written and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research by Cassandra de Alba and Taylor Hagerdorn, and music by Chad Lawson.
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The feeling of being watched is a common strand that runs through many legends around the world. Pulling on that thread, however, might take us to very dark places.
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Two centuries ago, one family played host to an unwanted visitor. And while the community wanted to learn more and see it for themselves, the challenges to that quest are also what made it so frightening.
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Judging by music’s ability to connect with us on multiple levels, it’s no wonder that history is filled with legends about how that connection could go very wrong. Let’s explore some of those dark melodies together.
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Humans have done some horrible things over the course of history, usually because of internal issues. But one outside substance developed a frightening reputation thanks to folklore.
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The woods can be a place of peace and tranquility. But if the legends from around the world have anything to teach us, it’s that there are always exceptions to the rule.
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Lore 235: Privilege
The way folklore breaks through in our day to day lives is often dictated by the worldview that society applies to certain people. The way that has played out in practical terms, however, has been terrifying.
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Few occupations created more legendary tales than piracy. From adventure to treasure, everything seems dripping in blood and lore.
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It’s never fun to misplace something. Lost objects have been a frustration and fascination for most of humanity. But one place in particular is better than all the others at making things disappear. And today…we’re going there.
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Folklore at the intersection of romance and danger is nearly universal, no matter where you go in this world. And more than that, they can be downright terrifying as well.
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A lot of our darkest stories come from within. But one event in 1952 sparked a panic that came from without. And the legacy it’s left behind is both fascinating and chilling.
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Introducing "That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke"
Get ready for a weekly tour of our weird and wonderful world! Each Friday, That's Just Weird with Aaron Mahnke explores unusual news stories from yesterday and today, then dives deeper into one bigger historical tale.
Because everyone needs a little weird in their life!
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Summer is here, and for many people, that also means it’s camping time. But few pairings are as perfect as campfires and spooky tales, so be ready for some scares.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Harry Marks and research by GennaRose Nethercott.
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