Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...

Explore the symbolic interpretations of the windigo with Dr. Zarka as she explains how this Native American legend can teach us about the spiritual beliefs and social values of the early indigenous peoples of North America.

From the invading, high-tech aliens of ‘War of the Worlds’ to post-world war escapism literature and even real-life scientific exploration today, the stories of Martians have changed throughout time. Find out how we’ve gone from viewing...

Made from clay and animated by the sacred word of G-d, the golem of Jewish origin has evolved from a 6th-century meditation of creation, to a source of labor, and finally, an avenging symbol of redemption. The golem many people recognize...

The legend of La Llorona, the “weeping woman,” has terrified generations. This female ghost wanders in the darkness, crying as she searches for her children--the children she murdered. Some even say that she will capture other kids in...

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...

Did you know there are two different types of chupacabras? Or that these bloodsucking monsters only starting popping up 25 years ago? Sightings of el chupacabras, the “goatsucker,” began in Puerto Rico in 1994 for a very real reason—the...

What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common? Dr. Zarka answers this question and explores how the draugr, Nordic undead monsters, bear a striking resemblance to the White Walkers—and more importantly, how these...

Embark on a fascinating journey with Dee Bradley Baker, the renowned voice actor celebrated for his extraordinary ability to bring creatures, monsters, and animals to life. From his early days on 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' to...

Follow Joe Nickell, a seasoned paranormal investigator, as he debunks myths of ghosts, UFOs, and monsters with scientific inquiry.

In today's episode we take a look at the Augsburg book of miracles, a manuscript from an unknown author containing miraculous signs through out the ages, a collection of renaissance art and religious stories that many thought would...

This Halloween, get ready to be scared silly – because the Kiboomers are coming to town with their spooktacular haunted house song! This fun and scary song is perfect for kids who are looking for a fun Halloween party song. Listen as The...

Learn how to overcome the fear of darkness

You may not know their names, but the theremin and the wilhelm scream are ubiquitous in horror films. Today, Danielle and special guest Dr. Emily Zarka tell the spooky tales of how these iconic sounds ended up in your favorite movies!

With our new “Brushing Teeth” song, your tiny humans can sing along while keeping their teeth shiny and bright.

This video explores five fun facts about Pegasus.

This video explores five fun facts about Minecraft.

How to use Se permite & Se prohíbe (Intermediate Spanish)

This video is answering the question of what are the different modes in Minecraft.

Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the various legends and stories surrounding the story of Tiamat

Let’s face it. Between English classes, Lit classes, World Culture classes, and History classes, there’s no escaping The Epic Poem. THE ODYSSEY, THE ILIAD, THE AENEID, THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH, BEOWULF. At some point, we’re going to...

Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!

The 3 Ms of Fantasy; Mythology, Medievalism and Magic and The Lord of The Rings. This is part 1 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.

Stories of blood-sucking monsters have been around for centuries. But the one who have outlived them all is Dracula! Revisit the Count and other vampires he inspired in this episode of Monstrum