Episode 3: The Beast Within

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Episode 3: The Beast Within

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In 1582, the German town of Bedburg was ravaged by a violent and mysterious creature. After untold bloodshed, the townsfolk took up arms and hunted the monster down. What they found was something out of our deepest nightmares, and entirely too close to home. Lore WebsiteNovels by Aaron MahnkeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Apr 6, 2015

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Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (as well as a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.

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