Episodes
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Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?
S6 Ep14 |Let’s talk about the eerie and unsettling legend of changelings.
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Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the Centaur
S5 Ep5 |Horses have inspired countless equine folklore, but none are quite like the centaur. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Are Cyborgs Really Monsters?
S5 Ep4 |Advances in technology are always met with some degree of technophobia—and villainization. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?
S5 Ep3 |A majestic, all-white horse with a spiraled horn is just one depiction of many. - Embedded Video LinkImage
How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
S5 Ep2 |Bloody Mary is less important than the ritual that summons her. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?
S5 Ep1 |Yuki-Onna, the icy snow maiden of Japanese lore, might steal your heart or your life. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
S4 Ep15 |We explore Tiamat the “mother of monsters” in Mesopotamian mythology. - Embedded Video LinkImage
Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead
S4 Ep14 |We find out when and why did the Mummy become the popular movie monster. - Embedded Video LinkImage
The Golden Age of Movie Monsters
S4 Ep13 |These monster faces make up a distinctive brand of horror in Hollywood.
Specials
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The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
S3 Ep17 |This episode will help you understand why the popularity of the werewolf continues to grow
About Monstrum
The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.
