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.

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Episode 20, Season 1
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story

Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat

9:51
Episode 23, Season 1
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story (ASL)

Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat

9:53
Episode 22, Season 1
Manananggal: The Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare (ASL)

One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs.

9:15
Episode 33, Season 1
Medusa: Victim or Villain? (ASL)

Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster.

5:44
Episode 24, Season 1
Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin (ASL)

They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.

6:24
Episode 25, Season 1
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant (ASL)

They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.

10:59
Episode 37, Season 1
Frankenstein is More Horrific Than You Might Think (ASL)

Rethinking the characterization of Frankenstein's Monster as more sympathetic and soulful.

6:04
Episode 19, Season 1
Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare

One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs.

9:15
Episode 14, Season 1
Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

22:24
Episode 17, Season 1
Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin

They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.

6:25
Episode 13, Season 1
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

You might not think a crying, screaming ghost is a good thing, but you’d be wrong.

6:40
Episode 16, Season 1
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

The cyclops has appeared in stories across the globe for thousands of years.

11:00
Episode 11, Season 1
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend

Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo.

8:25
Episode 21, Season 1
Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster (ASL)

Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

22:23
Episode 36, Season 1
Dracula: The First Modern Vampire (ASL)

Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

7:02
Episode 27, Season 1
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend (ASL)

Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo.

8:32
Episode 34, Season 1
Release the Kraken! (ASL)

Legend has it this monster could take down ships and create whirlpools.

6:07
Episode 9, Season 1
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

7:55
Episode 7, Season 1
The Legend of La Llorona

The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.

5:34
Episode 8, Season 1
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

6:16
Episode 28, Season 1
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth (ASL)

The stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how aliens invaded Earth!

7:59
Episode 29, Season 1
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore (ASL)

How did Golem become so influential?

6:15
Episode 30, Season 1
The Legend of La Llorona (ASL)

The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.

5:33
Episode 6, Season 1
How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

6:26
Episode 38, Season 1
What Dragons Say About Us (ASL)

The mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game of Thrones and The Hobbit.

6:40
Episode 4, Season 1
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be.

7:20
Episode 3, Season 1
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery

Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?

6:24
Episode 31, Season 1
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery (ASL)

Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?

6:27
Episode 35, Season 1
The Original Headless Horseman (ASL)

Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.

5:51
Episode 1, Season 1
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?

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

6:10
Episode 32, Season 1
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies? (ASL)

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

6:12
Episode 18, Season 1
The Origin of Medusa

Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster.

5:45
Episode 10, Season 1
Release the Kraken!

Legend has it this monster could take down ships and create whirlpools.

6:07
Episode 2, Season 1
The Original Headless Horseman

Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.

5:51
Episode 12, Season 1
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

8:09
Episode 5, Season 1
What Dragons Say About Us

The mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game of Thrones and The Hobbit.

6:04
Episode 15, Season 1
Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster

Rethinking the characterization of Frankenstein's Monster as more sympathetic and soulful.

5:57

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