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Lore 273: A Royal Pain

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Release Date: 02/10/2025

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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on...

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History is often a discipline focused on looking backward. But scattered within those dusty pages are stories of those who seemed to be able to look ahead…with terrifying results. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ———————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to being your best self....

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Deeper Lore: 272 (154, 157, & 192) show art Deeper Lore: 272 (154, 157, & 192)

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (272: Tick Talk) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 154: Episode 157: Episode 192: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved. ————————— To advertise on the show, contact or visit

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We live our lives by the clock and never think twice about it. But history is filled with stories that should make us very, very afraid of time. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: MeUndies: Get insanely comfy-yet-sexy Undies and Loungewear, and score huge site-wide savings at , enter promo code...

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The legends that fill our world often give us good reasons to be afraid. But there’s one thing most of us fear above all else, and when it succeeds in defeating us, the results can be terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba. ———————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ———————————— Sponsors: Hero Bread: Delicious and flavorful bread that has ultra-low NET carbs, zero grams of sugar, and is high...

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Deeper Lore: 271 (37, 84, & 215) show art Deeper Lore: 271 (37, 84, & 215)

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (271: Chill Seekers) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 37: Episode 84: Episode 215: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2025 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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This epic crossover between two cultural powerhouses is enough to leave us haunted by a tragic era—and it will give you some chills along the way. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   Official Lore Merchandise: All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp: Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at , and get on your way to being your best...

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Folklore has a way of ringing down through the centuries, calling out to be heard. And for this particular set of legends, that couldn’t be more literal—or terrifying. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at ....

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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (270: On Display) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 113: Episode 122: Episode 128: ———————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ©2024 Aaron Mahnke. All rights reserved.

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Sometimes appearances can be deceiving. Right beneath the surface, dark stories are hidden from view. All we need to do to uncover the shadows, though, is to pay them a visit. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— Lore Resources:  Episode Music:   Episode Sources:   All the shows from Grim & Mild: ————————— Sponsors: Mint Mobile: For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with...

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During their earthly lives, rulers often demanded the power of the divine. In death, though, many seem to have stuck around, unable to relinquish the power they loved so much.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Jamie Vargas, and music by Chad Lawson.

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