S01E01 Vampires: From Folklore to Literature
Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
Monsters Among Us
S01E06: Witchcraft
Witches 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.
Overview
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
S01E02 Vampires: The Rise of Dracula
Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
S01E04 The Spirit World
The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
S01E05 Demons
Humans 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.
S01E06 Witchcraft
Witches 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.
S01E07 Werewolves and Shapeshifters
Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.
Cast
Coby Batty
Narrator (voice)
