Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Podcasts Like Lore
If you loved Lore, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Lore
Lore explores the dark historical origins of folklore, superstition and legend, often revealing the true crimes and horrors that inspired them. Aaron Mahnke's literary narration has made it one of the most beloved storytelling podcasts of the past decade. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
15-35 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo host
Presentation format
Verdict
Perfect for fans of dark history, folklore and historical crimes
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Lore
Last Seen
True crime fans interested in art crime, historical heists, and the murky world of stolen art recovery; anyone who loved the Netflix documentary.
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Tenfold More Wicked
True crime fans who love history; listeners who want cases they definitely haven't heard about; anyone who finds contemporary true crime's media saturation exhausting and wants genuinely fresh material.
Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast
Award-winning independent podcast by author Mike Williams covering London's lesser-known historical and modern true crime.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Murder Mile UK True Crime
London-focused true crime where the host physically walks the streets where each murder happened — seven-time award nominee.
Dark Side of Wikipedia
Dark true crime and history stories connected to Wikipedia entries.
True Crime Ireland
Ireland's original true crime podcast covering Irish murders, disappearances and criminal history.
UNMARKED
James Buddy Day brings rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from infamous North American cases — no reenactments.
Buried Bones
Journalist Kate Winkler Dawson and forensic investigator Paul Holes dissect historical true crime cases through modern forensic insight, with excellent on-air chemistry.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lore (original) | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Last Seen | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Tenfold More Wicked | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Serial Killers | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast | Serialised | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True Crime | Episodic | United Kingdom | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Lore?
The best alternatives to Lore are podcasts that share its Historical Crime focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Lore?
Lore is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Historical Crime. It scores 9/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Lore?
Episodes of Lore are typically 15-35 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Lore?
Lore is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Lore to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.