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Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
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...
PBS
Martians! How Aliens Invaded Earth
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...
PBS
Golem: The Mysterious Clay Monster of Jewish Lore
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...
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The Legend of La Llorona
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...
PBS
Godzilla and Mothra: King and Queen of the Kaiju
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...
PBS
El Chupacabras, a Modern Mystery
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...
PBS
Draugr: The Undead Nordic Zombie
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...
Curated Video
It’s Just a Myth of the Seasons
Mr. Griot defines a myth and discusses the characteristics of and elements contained in a fictional story, specifically how it relates to the myth, Myth of the Seasons.
Wonderscape
The 15 Days of Chinese New Year: Customs, Mythology, and Festivities
Explore the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year in this video, highlighting daily customs like setting off fireworks, not cleaning to preserve good luck, and celebrating the Lantern Festival. It covers the unique traditions for each...
Wonderscape
The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Wonderscape
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Traditions and Legends
This video explores the rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a significant celebration in Chinese culture. It explains the holiday's roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the various customs like...
Howdytoons
Kraken
The Kraken is a mythical sea monster from Viking mythology who struck fear in the hearts of all sailors. Could you survive its briny attack?
Howdytoons
Cyclops
A tale from the Odyssey! Will Ulysses and his crew be able to defeat Polyphemus the Cyclops?
Weird History
Mythological Creatures That May Have Been Real
Did you ever wonder if the great stories of ancient mythology, tales of the men behind the Egyptian pyramids and the rulers of the fabled cities of ancient Anatolia, were real? Well, if that's the case, then you're in luck - there are...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Can Elves Make?
This video is answering the question of what can elves make.
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Elves Help Humans?
This video is answering the question of how do elves help humans.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Do Elves Use Magic?
This video is answering the question of do elves use magic.
Curated Video
Tracing A Path
Intellectual historian Darrin McMahon (Dartmouth) details how investigating the etymology of "genius" naturally led him to a deeper understanding of what he had previously thought was primarily an 18th-century phenomenon.
Señor Jordan
Cuentas Conmigo (Temporada 2) - Episodio 4 (past tense)
In this episode we find out the turtle's name!
Curated Video
99% Perspiration
Penn physicist Justin Khoury describes how, while many believe that becoming a professional scientist or mathematician is all a question of "natural talent", in his view the most significant attributes for success are passion and...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Are Mermaids Magical?
This video is answering the question of are mermaids magical.