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Exhumed: A History of Zombies Preview

In this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most significant moments in zombie popular culture over the last two centuries to reveal what these creatures say about us.

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Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon
12:43
The diminutive faerie folk was once more popularly known for their role as tricksters
Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology’s Famous Glutton
11:03
This influential ancient monster from Chinese mythology predates the written word.
Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African Lore
7:40
This monster is an animal that disguises itself in human form.
Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’
14:03
One of the most beloved (and feared) figures in Russian and East Slavic folklore,
Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right Now
6:23
A sky deity falling from the sky sounds bad, right? Not if it’s the Kasogonagá!
Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
16:58
In the final episode of our three-part series, we bring us to the 21st-century zombie.
Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
9:24
The pontianak, or kuntilanak, has long been a staple of Malay horror.
Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever
19:43
In this second episode of our special series, we move from the zombi to the Romero zombie.
Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil Monstrosity
7:55
This horse-like horror emerges from the sea bringing death and disease.
The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
16:50
The first episode of our three-part special series on the complex history of the zombie.
How Gargoyles Became Monsters
11:07
Do you know where they originated from?
The Original Urban Legend: Spring-Heeled Jack
10:50
Spring-heeled Jack became both a terrifying boogeyman and an avenging hero.
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