Season 1

The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story

Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare
One of the Phillipine’s most dangerous and bizarre aswangs.
Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare

Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin
They cause havoc in the lives of all those unfortunate enough to encounter them.
Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin

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

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.