Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths
From vampires and werewolves to demons and Frankenstein, Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths unpacks the origin story of our most legendary monsters and tracks their staying power across the centuries. It’s a historical journey to the mindsets that made them and how folklore and superstition has intersected with science and popular culture right up until today.
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The Truth Behind Famous Monsters | Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths | National Geographic UK
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Vampires
18-10-202642 minBorn in medieval Eastern Europe the vampire myth mirrors the unexplained, our darkest fears and social upheaval for centuries.
- Ep 2
2.Werewolves
23-10-202642 minWith its shape-shifting symbolism over millennia, tracing the werewolf myth is a journey from the ancient mindset to a reflection of modern culture.
- Ep 3
3.Frankenstein's Creature
30-10-202642 minAmidst fears of unchecked scientific progress, Mary Shelley transforms a nightmare into one of the most enduring horror stories ever.
- Ep 4
4.Demons
30-10-202642 minThis is the story of why humankind has believed in demons for centuries, stretching back to the ancient world and the early church, then evolving through the 19th and 20th centurie...
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