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.