Monstrum

Monstrum takes a closer look at monsters, myths, and legends.

Episodes

  • Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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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.
  • Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend

    S1 Ep14 |
    Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo.
  • Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

    S1 Ep13 |
    Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
  • Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

    S1 Ep12 |
    Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
  • The Legend of La Llorona: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Legend of La Llorona

    S1 Ep11 |
    The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.
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    How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

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    How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
  • Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

    S1 Ep9 |
    Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be.
  • El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery

    S1 Ep8 |
    Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?
  • Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?

    S1 Ep7 |
    What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common?

Specials

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    Exhumed: A History of Zombies

    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.