Family Lore

Weekly investigations of family legends and ancestral myths AI summary

Audacy Visit website › History · EN · 27 episodes · latest 2026-07-15

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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.

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Latest episodes

Natural History

2026-07-15 · 30 min · Season 4, episode 15

A Bronx woman with a difficult upbringing decides to figure out where she came from. Her journey leads her to a grandfather whose work is admired by millions.
Alina In Exile

2026-07-08 · 40 min · Season 4, episode 14

Alina Fernandez was a small child when the Cuban Revolution spilled onto the streets of Havana. The Revolution's leader, Fidel Castro, would appear on television, giving speeches that would often run for hours. Then,…
The King's Life Guard

2026-07-01 · 37 min · Season 4, episode 13

A man who grew up with little to no information about his family history encounters a 380-year-old tale about war and royalty. And with the help of a British researcher, new information is discovered.
Remaking The World

2026-06-24 · 31 min · Season 4, episode 12

David Belden was born into the upper echelons of Moral Re-Armament, a spiritual movement that hoped to save the world. It wasn't until later in his life that David realized he was in a cult.
Father Figure

2026-06-17 · 37 min · Season 4, episode 11

Acclaimed magazine writer Tom Junod investigates the history of his father, his family, and himself. In the process of writing his memoir - In The Days Of My Youth I Was Told What It Means To Be A Man - he discovers an…
Ann, The Witch

2026-06-10 · 38 min · Season 4, episode 10

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.
The Pirate Connection

2026-06-03 · 33 min · Season 4, episode 9

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…
Portrait of a Lady

2026-05-27 · 36 min · Season 4, episode 8

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

2026-05-20 · 32 min · Season 4, episode 7

A Dutch retiree never knew what his father experienced in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. But when he finds his father's journal, he discovers some unfinished business.
The Power of Family Stories

2026-05-13 · 36 min · Season 4, episode 6

Author Bruce Feiler discusses the fascinating links between family stories and the elusive concept of happiness.

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2024 · over 2 years
Typical length: 39 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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