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.
What Dragons Say About Us
Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
The Original Headless Horseman
Release the Kraken!
The Origin of Medusa
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
The Legend of La Llorona
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story