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Family Lore

Family Lore

By: Audacy
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All families tell stories about themselves. Those stories are passed down, and like an intergenerational game of telephone, the details sometimes change from fact to fiction. But have you ever wondered how much of the lore is actually true? Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Whether it’s a grandfather who flew before the Wright Brothers, a great-aunt who invented the margarita, or a great-uncle who killed a Texas ranching scion, each story offers an intimate glimpse into the familial fables that captivate us. Family Lore is an Audacy original podcast. For more compelling stories of American history, listen to Cement City and Hope, Through History (with Jon Meacham and The HISTORY® Channel), available in this feed.© Audacy. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Ann, The Witch

    Ann, The Witch
    Jun 10 2026

    A family discovers an ancestor who was convicted at the Salem Witch Trials. And they take umbrage with the fact that she was never pardoned.
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    38 mins
  • The Pirate Connection

    The Pirate Connection
    Jun 3 2026

    While connecting the dots between her family and the infamous New Orleans pirates, Jean and Pierre Laffite, a self-taught genealogist discovers a family secret. The founder of the Laffite Society has his own secret connection to the pirates.

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    33 mins
  • Portrait of a Lady

    Portrait of a Lady
    May 27 2026

    The granddaughter of a prolific Jewish art collector who fled Europe during World War II embarks on a quest to recover the looted art.
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    36 mins
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