Monsters of History
Monsters of History is a cinematic documentary podcast exploring the historical origins of legendary creatures. From medieval vampire trials and werewolf accusations to ancient demon lore and forgotten folklore, each episode investigates where these myths began and how they spread across civilizations. Drawing from archival records, religious texts, early newspapers, and anthropological research, this series examines the real historical foundations behind the world’s most enduring monsters — and what they reveal about fear, belief, and the societies that created them. Serious. Historical. Investigative.
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In the icy grip of a 1967 West Virginia winter, an eerie silhouette emerged from the darkness. A group of local teenagers, exploring an old TNT factory, reported an encounter with a figure that would soon transcend local legend to global phenomenon - the Mothman. This episode immerses you in the chilling encounters and alleged sightings that would write the Mothman into the pages of hist...
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Join us as we delve deep into the stone walls of Čachtice Castle to uncover the horrors hidden within. In 1610, a soldier named István Magyari stumbled upon an unimaginable scene that would launch an investigation into one of history’s most notorious figures, Elizabeth Báthory. Born into one of Hungary’s most prominent families, Báthory’s life of privilege is shrouded in tales of sadisti...
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Venture into the shadowed lanes of Victorian London as we unravel the mystery of Spring-Heeled Jack - a figure whose terrifying encounters have left an indelible mark on historical records. This episode plunges into the eerie world of this infamous nocturnal terror, dissecting witness accounts and reported incidents that have fed into the chilling folklore surrounding this elusive specte...
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Before cinema turned them into icons, before novels reshaped their faces, these creatures were warnings written in ink and blood. In monasteries, courtrooms, village squares, and early printed pamphlets, accounts of vampires, werewolves, and unnatural beings were recorded as real threats to real communities. According to historical records, trials were held. Graves were opened. Confessio...
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