Monstrum
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First Air DateOct 22, 2018
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ProductionPBS Digital Studios
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Rotten tomato0%
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Original titleMonstrum
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ReleaseOct 22, 2018
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Overview
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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Casts
2019 ( 2018-10-22)
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What Dragons Say About Us
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Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
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Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
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The Original Headless Horseman
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Release the Kraken!
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The Origin of Medusa
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Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
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El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
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Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
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How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality
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The Legend of La Llorona
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Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
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Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
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Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
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Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
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Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
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Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
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Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
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Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster
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The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
2020 ( 2020-02-21)
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Leshy: The Slavic Lord of the Forest
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The Dark Origins of Hansel and Gretel
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The Crazed Hunt for the Himalayan Yeti
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Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters
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Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster
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What's In My (Go) Bag?
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Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
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Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
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The Fatal Song of the Sirens
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Unlocking the Mystery of Loch Ness
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The Original Urban Legend: Spring-Heeled Jack
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How Gargoyles Became Monsters
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The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S.
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Why George Romero Changed Zombies Forever
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Modern Zombies: The Rebirth of the Undead
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Nuckelavee: Scotland’s Skinless Evil Monstrosity
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Pontianak: The Vampiric Ghost of Southeast Asia
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Kasagonagá: The Cute, Kind Monster We All Need Right Now
2021 ( 2021-01-14)
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Baba Yaga: The Ancient Origins of the Famous ‘Witch’
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Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African Lore
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Taotie: The Mystery of Chinese Mythology’s Famous Glutton
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Leprechaun: From Gold-Loving Cobbler to Cultural Icon
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Will-o’-the-Wisp: Monstrous Flame or Scientific Phenomenon?
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Yara-ma-yha-who: Australia’s Regurgitating, Blood-Sucking Mo
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Basilisk or Cockatrice? The Mysterious King of Serpents
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Don’t Let Them In! The Urban Legends of Black-Eyed Children
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The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper
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El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American Grasslands
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Fire Cat or Fire Cart? The History of Japan’s Kasha
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Death Worms: Fact or Fiction?
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The Killer Origins of the Werewolf
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The Werewolf’s Modern Metamorphosis
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Trolls: Scandinavia’s Malevolent, Magical Outcasts
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Monster Bugs, Attack! The Origins of ‘Big Bug’ Science Fiction
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Krampus: Origins of the Yuletide Monster
2022 ( 2022-02-08)
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The Enchanting Fairies of Celtic Lore
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Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West Africa
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture
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Have Humans Always Feared Sharks?
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Why Has the Majestic Griffin Been Forgotten?
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Mapinguari: Fearsome Beast and Protector of the Amazon
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Alien Abduction and UFOs: Why Are Grays So Common?
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What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
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Is Siren Head the Ultimate Modern Monster?
How Cthulhu Transcended its Creator, H.P. Lovecraft
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Monster Plants and the Humans who Invent Them
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Tikbálang: The Filipino Nightmare Shapeshifter
The Golden Age of Movie Monsters
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Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead
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Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
2023 ( 2023-02-09)
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Is Yuki-onna the Most Terrifying Snow Monster?
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How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
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Unicorns: Magical Icons or Violent Beasts?
Why Do Cyborgs Inspire Special Fear in Humans
Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the Centaur
2024 ( 2024-02-08)
Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt?
Where the Wild Things Are and the Darkness of Max's Inner Journey
Kong Unleashed: The Making of the Original 1933 Film
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Is This North American Sea Serpent Real or a Hoax?
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