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Mythical creatures have been popularized in movies and on TV and described in detail in fantasy literature. But where did the stories of fabled beasts like dragons, cyclops, vampires and sea monsters come from? This series reveals the origins by looking at the history, archaeology and truths behind the legends. Anatomist Joy Reidenberg, sociologist Margee Kerr, professor Brian Regal, and mythological consultant Richard Schwab help unearth the secrets behind some of the most famous and terrifying mythical beasts.

Storico · 2018 · 54 min

Con Joy Reidenberg , Margee Kerr , Brian Regal

EPISODIO 1

The Dragon's Inferno

New discoveries reveal hard evidence showing that dragons were not just the stuff of nightmares, and experts use the latest science to explain why people believed in these wicked creatures.

40 min · 9 set 2020
EPISODIO 2

Mystery of the Pyramid Serpent

New discoveries suggest that a sea beast like the Kraken could have existed, and experts examine a strange monster that could give shocking answers into this underwater mystery.

42 min · 9 set 2020
EPISODIO 3

Curse of the Vampire

Terrifying new discoveries reveal the bloody truth behind the legends of vampires, and experts investigate why people believed these monsters had a taste for human blood.

40 min · 22 nov 2020
EPISODIO 4

Revenge of the Cyclops

New discoveries reveal the terrifying evidence of the cyclops, a one-eyed cannibal that could have been more than just a story.

40 min · 22 nov 2020
EPISODIO 5

Blood for the Snake God

New discoveries reveal the bloody origin of the feathered snake god, and experts investigate why the ancient Mesoamericans believed that human sacrifice was the only way to appease the deadly monster.

40 min · 9 set 2020
EPISODIO 6

Wrath of the Minotaur

A new excavation at the mysterious home of the Minoans leads to a startling discovery about real-life origins of the Minotaur, and experts decode artifacts that point to bloody human sacrifices for the ferocious monster.

40 min · 9 set 2020

Joy Reidenberg

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Margee Kerr

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Brian Regal

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Richard Schwab

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Stefan Ashton Frank

Narrazione
Carlo Massarella

Produzione
Neil Laird

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Mythical Beasts

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Mythical creatures have been popularized in movies and on TV and described in detail in fantasy literature. But where did the stories of fabled beasts like dragons, cyclops, vampires and sea monsters come from? This series reveals the origins by looking at the history, archaeology and truths behind the legends. Anatomist Joy Reidenberg, sociologist Margee Kerr, professor Brian Regal, and mythological consultant Richard Schwab help unearth the secrets behind some of the most famous and terrifying mythical beasts.

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