1692, travel to the fevered heart of Salem, where superstition turned neighbor against neighbor and faith against blood. Hear the chilling, true story behind the Salem witch trials through the eyes of one the families that were torn apart. In this Halloween special, we uncover the true story of Ann Foster and the Salem witch trials, where faith, fear, and betrayal blurred the line between justice and damnation.

Moscow, 1917, revolution is stirring, the city is in chaos. A group of anarchists and Black Guards fight to challenge the new Bolshevik regime. As propaganda turns to poetry and freedom to fear, their ideals and their lives hang in the balance. Dive into the forgotten story of Anarkhiia, the underground newspaper that turned art into rebellion, and uncover the secrets that history tried to silence.

John and Laura wage war against the law in this final chapter of the Ashley Gang story. Revenge fuels their attempts at survival, and the Everglades will never forget the blood that was spilled.

Step back into Prohibition-era Florida, where John Ashley and his gang ruled the Everglades with rum-running, daring bank heists, and an outlaw love story. This is part one of the true crime story that became legend.

Step into to gothic Prague, where dangerous experiments are being carried out by historical legends John Dee and Edward Kelley under the rule of Emperor Rudolf II. A royal scribe sent by the Queen of England witnesses alchemy, angelic visions, and even golems brought to life for the emperor’s court. Blending dark history, occult lore, and historical horror, this episode reveals the strange partnership that blurred the line between science and sorcery.

The 1820 Manila Massacre was one of the most unsettling outbreaks of mob violence in Philippine history. Amid a deadly epidemic, fear twisted into superstition, and suspicion fell on foreigners accused of poisoning the city’s wells. In this episode of Lore and Crime, we bring you the story in two voices: first, through the eyes of a young Filipino groom whose bride’s sudden death drives him to seek vengeance; and through the testimony of French adventurer Paul Gautrin, who fought to survive and lead others to safety as the city burned. Blending true crime, history, and haunting drama, this episode explores how fear can become deadly, and how rumors can turn into mass hysteria.

The dark masses have ended, but Lyon’s unrest is only beginning. This episode uncovers the explosive silk workers’ revolt and the shocking sentencing of the accused wizards. What began with whispers of summoning and sorcery now collides with rebellion in the streets, as superstition, faith, and political power reach their breaking point. Set in 1740s Lyon, a city balancing superstition with Enlightenment ideals, this true story exposes how fear and control shaped the fate of ordinary people caught in extraordinary trials. As the verdict falls, history and lore entwine to reveal one of France’s last confrontations with wizardry. If you crave tales of dark history, true crime, and forgotten lore, don’t miss this true story.

18th-century Lyon, France. Between dark masses, whispered invocations, and the summoning of otherworldly forces the city is caught between the rise of Enlightenment ideals, and the shadow of superstition. This episode unravels the fascinating story of the last wizard trial in Lyon. Based on real historical events, this tale reveals how fear, faith, and power collided in a city known for its silk trade and cultural influence. Discover the lives of those accused of sorcery, the political and religious tensions of the Ancien Régime, and the unsettling truths hidden beneath the elegance of Enlightenment France. If you enjoy dark history, true crime, and lore-inspired storytelling, don’t miss this haunting journey into one of France’s forgotten trials.

Step into the oldest surviving story known to mankind in this original poetic retelling of The Epic of Gilgamesh. In this special episode we follow the mighty King Gilgamesh as he grapples with mortality, power, and the ghost of his only friend, Enkidu. Set against the backdrop of Sumerian temples, and the wilds beyond Uruk, this immersive poetic narrative blends myth, history, and dread. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and horror storytelling, this episode explores the blurred lines between legend and madness, all in a chilling poem form that pays tribute to the rhythm of ancient epics.

In 1807, in the eerie aftermath of the Battle of Austerlitz, a man seeking honest work will go looking for mass graves, and something far more sinister. This historical horror tale unearths restless spirits, buried secrets, and the haunting truth that the past never stays buried.

This is a modern retelling of Frankenstein the classic horror story by Mary Shelley, where science and obsession collide in a world of AI, biohacking, and blurred moral boundaries.

In this episode we continue to follow Detective Frank Mathews into a dangerous world of gangsters, blackmail, and betrayal. What starts as a freak incident quickly unravels into a tangled web of unsolved secrets. Based on real events and grounded in historical fact, this dramatized retelling explores one compelling theory of what might have truly happened.

Sydney in 1935, a bizarre discovery would spark one of the most chilling and baffling murder mysteries in Australian history. We will follow Detective Frank Mathews into a dangerous world of gangsters, blackmail, and betrayal. What starts as a freak incident quickly unravels into a tangled web of unsolved secrets. Based on real events and grounded in historical fact, this dramatized retelling explores one compelling theory of what might have truly happened.

In our very first episode of Lore & Crime, we journey back to the year 1689, during the devastating war between France and the German states in the Rhineland. But this isn't just a war story. High above the River Rhine stands the eerie Schönburg Castle, where I spent several days investigating a forgotten local myth: the legend of the Seven Virgins. According to legend, seven noble sisters vanished without a trace one fateful night. Blending real European history with ghostly folklore, this tale is steeped in mystery, haunted by the past, and ready to be unearthed once more.