Season 1
Episodes • 2015

1. Vampires: From Folklore to Literature
54 minExplores the transformation of the Vampire from the original mythological creation into a staple of fiction.
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2. Vampires: The Rise of Dracula
54 minExplores the rise of Dracula from the literary character into the modern cult icon that he has become.
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3. The Undead
54 minThe idea of the dead coming back to life haunted stories for centuries.
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4. The Spirit World
54 minThe idea of a parallel world of the spirits has persisted since the beginning of civilization.
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5. Demons
54 minHumans have always sought justification for the presence of evil in the world. Demons, in their various incarnations through religious descriptions, folklore, and literature, are often cited as the source.
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6. Witchcraft
54 minWitches in popular culture have a particularly insidious origin: religious persecution. In later years, the image of a witch has evolved—both through pop culture, and greater religious freedom.
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7. Werewolves and Shapeshifters
54 minExploration of werewolves and shapeshifters in myth and pop culture.
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