Lore

Deeper Lore: 301 (21, 131, & 220)

March 12, 2026

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  • The purpose of this 'Deeper Lore' episode is to serve as a topical guide, recommending older *Lore* episodes (21, 131, and 220) that thematically align with the newest episode, 301: Lost at Sea. 
  • Host Aaron Mahnke announced a new history book titled 'Exhumed,' which covers the tale of Mercy Brown and the New England vampire panic, set for release on August 4th. 
  • The recommended older episodes pair with Episode 301 by focusing on ghost ships (Episode 21: Adrift and Episode 131: Sea of Change) and aerial ghost sightings from the Victorian era (Episode 220: Uplifting). 

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Introduction to Deeper Lore
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  • Key Takeaway: Deeper Lore is a bonus episode functioning as a topical guide for the most recent Lore episode.
  • Summary: This bonus episode, Deeper Lore, is designed to guide listeners to older Lore content related to the newest episode. The host, Aaron Mahnke, introduces this structure to help listeners maintain a spooky feeling by providing context to past stories. The goal is to place a handful of older episodes into a new context alongside the current release.
Announcement of New Book
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  • Key Takeaway: Aaron Mahnke’s new history book, ‘Exhumed,’ focusing on the Mercy Brown story and the New England vampire panic, releases on August 4th.
  • Summary: The host announced a new history book titled ‘Exhumed,’ which explores the tale of Mercy Brown and the New England vampire panic through social, historical, medical, and philosophical lenses. The book aims to answer why historical figures believed their methods would work, and it is available for pre-order, including a hardcover option that qualifies for a free tote bag upon receipt upload. The book will also be available as an e-book and an audiobook narrated by the author.
Recommendations for Lost at Sea
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 301: Lost at Sea, which covers ghostly tales of the ocean, is thematically paired with Episodes 21, 131, and 220.
  • Summary: To complement the theme of Episode 301: Lost at Sea, three older episodes are recommended for listeners to revisit. Episode 221: Adrift features the Valencia story, which the host considers a standout ghost ship tale. Episode 131: Sea of Change covers lesser-known ghost ship legends and concludes with the classic Mary Celeste story.
Sky Ghost Ships Recommendation
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  • Key Takeaway: Episode 220: Uplifting, though lacking ocean stories, is recommended for its coverage of Victorian-era sightings of ghost ships in the sky.
  • Summary: Episode 220: Uplifting is suggested because it covers wild stories of ghost ships seen in the sky during the Victorian era. Listeners can find these three recommended episodes (21, 131, and 220) by scrolling through the podcast feed or using direct links in the episode description.