Synopsis
Monsters. Ghosts. Zombies. From horror movies to Halloween, we see the creatures that go bump in the night everywhere, but where did they come from?
Episodes
Season 11E1Vampires: From Folklore to LiteratureExplores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.54m2E2Vampires: The Rise of DraculaExplores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.54m3E3The UndeadThe idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.54m4E4The Spirit WorldThe idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.54m5E5DemonsHumans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.54m6E6WitchcraftWitches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.54m7E7Werewolves and ShapeshiftersExploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.54m
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