The Monsters of History

The Monsters of History


Latest Episodes

Golden State Killer
March 03, 2022

Yet again DNA comes to save the day!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

The Boston Strangler
February 24, 2022

Albert DeSalvo was found guilty much after his death. Technology and science gave closure to his victim's families --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

Slender Man
February 10, 2022

A fictional creature that has caused real-world problems! Don't turn around he's right behind you!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

Baba Yaga Баба-Яга
January 27, 2022

My study of the Slavic cultures and Christianity has gotten me to this creature. Baba Yaga is a witchy woman who lives in the woods. Depending on who you ask she is either a help or a nuisance.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p

La Llorona
January 20, 2022

This legend originated in Mexico but seems to have seeped into other Hispanic cultures. It highlights a common theme the entire world shares as well as the racial tensions that still exist today.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman
January 13, 2022

This one hits close to home. No pun intended --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

Spring Heeled Jack
January 06, 2022

Spring-Heeled Jack has shaped the Victorian Era and modern pop culture more than we will ever know.https://amzn.to/3qSAG1phttps://amzn.to/3n2Hp7Yhttps://amzn.to/3t22bZd--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonsterso

Jiangshi: The Chinese Hopping Vampires
December 30, 2021

The Jiangshi are hopping mad! Join me in learning about one of the most vampires, let alone monsters, yet!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonstersofhistory/support

Krampus
December 23, 2021

There are mysterious origins to Krampus, the monster that seems to become more and more popular every ChristmasMaurice Bruce's Krampus Styria in Folklore: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0015587X.1958.9717121Trailing the Krampus: https://web

Jaws: The True Story
December 14, 2021

Growing up in New Jersey as a horror and history fan has its benefits. Perhaps one of the biggest impacts the Garden State has to both is the 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks.Jimmy Neutron: https://amzn.to/3EVegCmJaws Book: https://amzn.to/3EUEJQGJaws M