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Season 1 – Mythical Beasts

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Mythical creatures have been popularized in movies and on TV and described in detail in fantasy literature. But where did the stories of fabled beasts like dragons, cyclops, vampires and sea monsters come from? This series reveals the origins by looking at the history, archaeology and truths behind the legends. Anatomist Joy Reidenberg, sociologist Margee Kerr, professor Brian Regal, and mythological consultant Richard Schwab help unearth the secrets behind some of the most famous and terrifying mythical beasts.
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Stefan Ashton Frank

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Joy Reidenberg

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Garry Marvin

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Jamie Glover

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Margee Kerr

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Richard Schwab

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 14, 2018 Legend of the Minotaur New discoveries reveal hard evidence showing that dragons were not just the stuff of nightmares, and experts use the latest science to explain why people believed in these wicked creatures. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 21, 2018 Mystery of the Pyramid Serpent New discoveries suggest that a sea beast like the Kraken could have existed, and experts examine a strange monster that could give shocking answers into this underwater mystery. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 28, 2018 Monsters of the Deep Terrifying new discoveries reveal the bloody truth behind the legends of vampires, and experts investigate why people believed these monsters had a taste for human blood. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 4, 2018 Terror of the Dragons New discoveries reveal the terrifying evidence of the cyclops, a one-eyed cannibal that could have been more than just a story. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 11, 2018 Mystery of the Sphinx New discoveries reveal the bloody origin of the feathered snake god, and experts investigate why the ancient Mesoamericans believed that human sacrifice was the only way to appease the deadly monster. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 18, 2018 Lost World of the Cyclops A new excavation at the mysterious home of the Minoans leads to a startling discovery about real-life origins of the Minotaur, and experts decode artifacts that point to bloody human sacrifices for the ferocious monster. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 25, 2018 Killer Vampires New discoveries uncover the dark secrets of Egypt's strange half-man, half-lion beast, revealing why the pharaohs were so intent on transforming into this powerful and ferocious monster. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 21, 2022 Monsters of the Ancient World Decoded artifacts surrounding the minotaur and Egypt's Sphinx may reveal terrifying new secrets, and now, experts use the latest in cutting-edge science to explore dark discoveries behind these monsters of the ancient world. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 2, 2018 Demons From Hell The latest science reveals that demons aren't just the stuff of horror stories, and as experts investigate shocking new archaeological evidence, they uncover the gruesome methods used to exorcise humans of demonic possessions. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 9, 2018 Curse of the Werewolf Werewolves were once so feared, people suspected of the power were hunted and killed, but even so, many admitted that they could become these deadly creatures, and new evidence reveals why a powerful hallucinogenic drug could be to blame. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 28, 2022 Deep Sea Monsters Startling new evidence reveals that the Loch Ness monster and the kraken may be more than creatures of legendary tales; using the latest in technology, experts explore new discoveries that may explain the existence behind these sea deep monsters. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 16, 2018 Hunting the Loch Ness Monster New discoveries reveal the truth behind the Loch Ness Monster, and experts investigate the world's most mysterious waters in search of evidence that a prehistoric monster could still be lurking in the deep. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 4, 2022 Man-eater Monsters New discoveries offer insight to the bloody truth behind the feathered snake god and the legends of vampires, and thanks to modern scientific methods, experts investigate how these monsters gained their reputation of bloodthirstiness. Details
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Season Info

Director
Dan Aldridge-Neil, Elliot Kew, Sam Mortimore
Executive Producer
Ian Holt, Neil Laird, Carlo Massarella
Network
Science Channel
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 14, 2018