Monstrum

Welcome to Monstrum!

The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster in each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature, and film and digs deep into the history of those mythologies.

Welcome to Monstrum!

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  • A Giant Monster With a Giant Problem: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Giant Monster With a Giant Problem

    S6 E3 - 9m 6s

    In this episode, we explore the legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong, its groundbreaking special effects, and the complex racial and colonial undertones that continue to shape our understanding of this timeless classic.

  • How a Children’s Book Introduced Us To Our Inner Demons: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How a Children’s Book Introduced Us To Our Inner Demons

    S6 E2 - 9m 12s

    As a kid, the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are were downright frightening. But thinking about the book as an adult, it’s clear there’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story. Notable for taking on the darker and more complicated emotions a child experiences, the book tackles the idea of inner demons in a way that kids and adults alike can understand.

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