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Chasing treasure has always had an allure. But while legends of lost treasures and those who seek them are often entertaining, they also hide a darker question: how much is that treasure truly worth?
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (301: Lost at Sea) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Episode 21: LorePodcast.com/episodes/21
Episode 131: LorePodcast.com/episodes/131
Episode 220: LorePodcast.com/episodes/220
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For as much of the world as it covers, we know very little about the sea. And where there are unanswered questions, there can always be found folklore—usually of the frightening kind.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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Trust holds much of the world together. When it's broken, it can lead to unspeakable crimes, which can often result in frightening legends.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and Aaron Mahnke, and research by Jamie Vargas.
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (300: Board Stiff) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog:
Episode 37: LorePodcast.com/episodes/37
Episode 79: LorePodcast.com/episodes/79
Episode 260: LorePodcast.com/episodes/260
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