Episodes
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Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster
S3 Ep15 |We look at the historical origins of Krampus in the winter festivals of the Alpine region.
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The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
S2 Ep13 |The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie. - Image
The Fatal Song of the Sirens
S2 Ep9 |We picture sirens as similar to mermaids, but the original first sirens weren’t fish-like. - Image
Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
S2 Ep8 |A constant in the stories of the bunyip is the role of Aboriginal storytelling & culture. - Image
Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
S2 Ep7 |This shapeshifting female spider monster from Japan might be your worst nightmare. - Image
Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster
S2 Ep5 |There are few modern monsters more notorious, or more recognized, than Slenderman. - Image
Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters
S2 Ep4 |The jinni are far more important, and frightening, than pop culture would have us believe. - Image
What's In My (Go) Bag?
S2 Ep6 |Why do we have such a fascination with apocalyptic scenarios? - Image
The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti
S2 Ep3 |Does this snow monster really exist?
Specials
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Deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie pop culture.
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.