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Nosferatu Is Dracula…maybe

Why do vampires shift from terrifying to seductive and back again? Let's explore the long history of the vampire’s transformation—from monstrous fiend to gothic heartthrob—and what it says about our fears, desires, and identity. Sexy… scary… sexy… scary… it’s a cycle centuries in the making.

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Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
6:16
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
The Legend of La Llorona
5:34
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.
How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
6:26
How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
What Dragons Say About Us
6:04
The mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game of Thrones and The Hobbit.
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
7:20
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be.
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
6:24
Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?
The Original Headless Horseman
5:51
Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
6:10
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common?
The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gévaudan
13:37
This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan.
The Hat Man And The Shadow People
8:08
Are the common sightings of The Hat Man a neurological glitch or something more?
The Fresno Night Crawlers
8:05
The Fresno Nightcrawler is a pretty adorable little creeper.
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