Season 1
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
The cyclops has appeared in stories across the globe for thousands of years.
Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
You might not think a crying, screaming ghost is a good thing, but you’d be wrong.
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo.
Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations.
The Legend of La Llorona
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be.
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras?
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common?
Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?
Medusa has inspired art for centuries, whether as a symbol of protection or a monster.
The Origin of Medusa
The Original Headless Horseman
Meet the Headless Horseman and his terrifying cousin, the Irish Dullahan.
The Original Headless Horseman
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight
Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
Rethinking the characterization of Frankenstein's Monster as more sympathetic and soulful.
Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster
The mythological origins of iconic dragons from Game of Thrones and The Hobbit.