Deeper Lore: 286 (86, 113, & 186)

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Speaker 3 Hey folks, Erin here. Welcome back to another edition of Deeper Lore, a bonus episode designed to serve as a topical guide to the most recent episode of lore.

Speaker 3 Have you ever wondered where you can find more episodes on the topic you just heard about? Did this particular type of folklore get you interested in keeping that vibe going?

Speaker 3 Did the newest episode of lore make you want to go deeper into a particular topic? Well, that's the purpose of Deeper Lore.

Speaker 3 In this short bonus episode, I'll dig into our vast 10-year archive and point out some old episodes that fit well with this week's newest.

Speaker 3 The hope is that you can keep this spooky feeling going well into the weekend, putting a handful of episodes into a new, more powerful context. So, let's get started, shall we?

Speaker 3 This week for episode 286, Lazarus, we take a look at the concept of quarantine and the horror stories that resulted from that desperate attempt to stay safe.

Speaker 3 But it's not the first time that we've discussed sickness and disease. So, here are three older episodes that should pair up nicely with this week's new one.
First, episode 86 Under Siege.

Speaker 3 I have two words for you, typhoid Mary. Everyone knows them, but few people remember the terrifying true story behind it.
Mary's tale is painful, maddening, and thought-provoking. Do check it out.

Speaker 3 Next, episode 113, word of mouth. There once was a time when the best medicine wasn't laughter or a spoonful of sugar.
No, it was human body parts.

Speaker 3 Settle in for a disturbing journey into the world of medicinal cannibalism. And finally, there's episode 186, Invisible Boundaries.

Speaker 3 Hundreds of years ago, one small English village took measures to protect themselves that had intriguing repercussions. And even more fascinating, those effects are still being felt and studied today.

Speaker 3 And there you go. Follow up this week's brand new episode with a trip into the past.
Episodes 86, 113, and 186 are waiting for you in this podcast feed.

Speaker 3 You can just scroll down through the app to find them, or you can tap their direct links in the description for this bonus episode. And until next time, stay spooky.

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