EP1 Vampires: From Folklore to LiteratureOct 06, 2015
Explores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
EP2 Vampires: The Rise of DraculaOct 06, 2015
Explores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
EP3 The UndeadOct 06, 2015
The idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.
EP4 The Spirit WorldOct 06, 2015
The idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
EP5 DemonsOct 06, 2015
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.
EP6 WitchcraftOct 06, 2015
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.
EP7 Werewolves and ShapeshiftersOct 06, 2015
Exploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.