About this season
The world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer look. The show, hosted by Emily Zarka, Ph.D., takes us on a journey to discover a new monster for each new episode. Monstrum looks at humans unique drive to create and shape monster mythology through oral storytelling, literature and film.
Episodes (3)
1. Why This UFO Sighting Was Different
Aired 24 February 2026 • 11 min
In 1951, college freshman Carl Hart Jr. captured photos of mysterious lights over Lubbock, Texas—sparking one of America’s most credible UFO cases. With professors, radar data, and government investigations involved, the Lubbock Lights challenged Cold War fears and launched a mystery that remains unsolved today.
2. The Disturbing Case of America’s Most Infamous Haunting
Aired 24 March 2026 • 14 min
Between 1817 and 1821, the Bell family of rural Tennessee became the center of one of the most chilling and best-documented hauntings in American history.
3. The Dominican Republic's Most Infamous Monster Terrified Me
Aired 21 April 2026 • 15 min
A haunting Dominican legend comes alive: La Ciguapa, a mysterious woman of the mountains said to lure victims to their doom. But beyond the myth lies a deeper story—of colonial history, resistance, and identity. Is she a monster… or a symbol of survival and freedom?