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Season 2
The Original Urban Legend: Spring-Heeled Jack
S2E11
Spring-heeled Jack became both a terrifying boogeyman and an avenging hero.
Unlocking the Mystery of Loch Ness
S2E10
Find out what theories have been disproven—and what questions are still unanswered.
The Fatal Song of the Sirens
S2E9
We picture sirens as similar to mermaids, but the original first sirens weren’t fish-like.
Bunyip: Australia’s Mysterious Amphibian Monster
S2E8
A constant in the stories of the bunyip is the role of Aboriginal storytelling & culture.
Jorōgumo: The Deadly Spider Woman from Yokai Lore
S2E7
This shapeshifting female spider monster from Japan might be your worst nightmare.
Slender Man: How The Internet Created a Monster
S2E6
There are few modern monsters more notorious, or more recognized, than Slenderman.
Jinn: The Ancient Arabian Shapeshifters
S2E5
The jinni are far more important, and frightening, than pop culture would have us believe.
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse (with Dr. Z)
S2E4
Why do we have such a fascination with apocalyptic scenarios?
The Dark Origins of Hansel and Gretel
S2E2
What could possibly have prompted the creation of this twisted tale?
Leshy: The Slavic Lord of the Forest
S2E1
Learn about the surprising history of this shapeshifting creature.
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