Monstrum

Godzilla is one of the most recognizable monsters in film, and he should be. After all, he is part of the longest running film franchise in the world, but you might be surprised to learn that his history in literature is just as prolific. Without his giant footsteps paving the way, we wouldn’t have the female kaijū Mothra, who is perhaps even more beloved.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

What Dragons Say About Us

Episode 2

Rethinking Frankenstein's Monster

Episode 3

Post-Dracula Vampires: From Anne Rice to Twilight

Episode 4

The Original Headless Horseman

Episode 5

Release the Kraken!

Episode 6

The Origin of Medusa

Episode 7

Are White Walkers Really Nordic Zombies?

Episode 8

El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery

Episode 9

Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju

Episode 10

How Chimaera Mythology Became Reality

Episode 11

The Legend of La Llorona

Episode 12

Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore

Episode 13

Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth

Episode 14

Windigo: The Flesh-Eating Monster of Native American Legend

Episode 15

Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

Episode 16

Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

Episode 17

Blame the Tokoloshe! South Africa’s Most Notorious Goblin

Episode 18

Manananggal: A Flying, Disembodied, Blood Sucking Nightmare

Episode 19

Mothman: America's Notorious Winged Monster

Episode 20

The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story