Monsters Among Us

Episode 01

Vampires: From Folklore to Literature

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.

Episode 02

Vampires: The Rise of Dracula

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.

Episode 03

The Undead

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.

Episode 04

The Spirit World

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.

Episode 05

Demons

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

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.

Episode 06

Witchcraft

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

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.

Episode 07

Werewolves and Shapeshifters

Oct 6, 2015 · 54 min

Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.