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.
  • The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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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.
  • The Fatal Song of the Sirens: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Fatal Song of the Sirens

    S2 Ep9 |
    We picture sirens as similar to mermaids, but the original first sirens weren’t fish-like.
  • Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster

    S2 Ep8 |
    A constant in the stories of the bunyip is the role of Aboriginal storytelling & culture.
  • Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore

    S2 Ep7 |
    This shapeshifting female spider monster from Japan might be your worst nightmare.
  • Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster

    S2 Ep5 |
    There are few modern monsters more notorious, or more recognized, than Slenderman.
  • Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters

    S2 Ep4 |
    The jinni are far more important, and frightening, than pop culture would have us believe.
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    What's In My (Go) Bag?

    S2 Ep6 |
    Why do we have such a fascination with apocalyptic scenarios?
  • The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti

    S2 Ep3 |
    Does this snow monster really exist?

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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.