History | Supernatural
Station:
National Geographic (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2026-10-18
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From vampires and werewolves to demons and Frankenstein, Monsters: The Truth Behind the Myths unpacks the origin story of our most legendary monsters —and tracks their staying power across the centuries. It's a historical journey to the mindsets that made them and how folklore and superstition has intersected with science and popular culture right up until today.
Next Episode is 'Demons' (Season 1 Episode 4) and airs on 08 Nov 2026 15:00 (CDT).
S1E1 - Vampires
Born in medieval Eastern Europe the vampire myth mirrors the unexplained, our darkest fears and social upheaval for centuries.
Air Date: 18 Oct 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Werewolves
With its shape-shifting symbolism over millennia, tracing the werewolf myth is a journey from the ancient mindset to a reflection of modern culture.
Air Date: 25 Oct 2026 16:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Frankenstein's Creature
Amidst fears of unchecked scientific progress, Mary Shelley transforms a nightmare into one of the most enduring horror stories ever.
Air Date: 01 Nov 2026 15:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Demons
This is the story of why humankind has believed in demons for centuries, stretching back to the ancient world and the early church, then evolving through the 19th and 20th centuries up to the present day.
Air Date: 08 Nov 2026 15:00 (CDT)