Monstrum

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

Episodes

  • Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?

    S6 Ep14 |
    Let’s talk about the eerie and unsettling legend of changelings.
  • Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?

    S3 Ep12 |
    Look at the possible inspirations behind some of history’s most famous death worms.
  • Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s Kasha: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s Kasha

    S3 Ep11 |
    The Kasha drags the bodies of the dead to the underworld for a life of damnation.
  • El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the Grasslands: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the Grasslands

    S3 Ep10 |
    This emaciated, whistling devil is cursed to wander the South American Countryside.
  • The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper

    S3 Ep9 |
    This episode looks at the history of the scythe-wielding skeletal form of the Grim Reaper.
  • Don’t Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Don’t Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children

    S3 Ep8 |
    Urban legend idea that the youngest of our species are out to destroy us.
  • Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents

    S3 Ep7 |
    Find Out the Surprising truth of What the Basilisk and the Cockatrice have in Common
  • Yara-ma-yha-who: Australia’s Regurgitating, Blood-Sucking Mo: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Yara-ma-yha-who: Australia’s Regurgitating, Blood-Sucking Mo

    S3 Ep6 |
    This vampiric creature uses its fingers and toes to suck your blood.
  • Will-o’-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Will-o’-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?

    S3 Ep5 |
    These elusive blue flames have been reported globally and inspired a wealth of folklore.

Specials

  • The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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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.