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Monstrum

Welcome to 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 in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies.

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Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
10:06
We explore Tiamat the “mother of monsters” in Mesopotamian mythology.
Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead
14:35
We find out when and why did the Mummy become the popular movie monster.
The Golden Age of Movie Monsters
14:05
These monster faces make up a distinctive brand of horror in Hollywood.
Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter
9:43
This massive half-human, half-horse hybrid, the Filipino Tikbálang thrives on chaos.
Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them
12:33
What happens when plants themselves become conscious, and turn killers? We find out!
How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft
11:23
Cthulhu has impacted horror fiction and the real world in significant and unexpected ways.
Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?
10:41
This episode looks at how social media contributes to horror in the 21st century.
What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
11:53
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who serve as guardians of hell.
Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?
16:27
Where did the depiction of Grey Aliens come from?
Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon
10:34
Notoriously elusive, the mysterious Mapinguari lurks within the Amazon rainforest.
Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?
10:03
Why has The Griffin - a half-lion, half-eagle creature - largely been forgotten?
Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?
11:59
Despite being rare, Sharks and shark attacks are the most feared. Here's why.
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