True Monsters

Possible origins and histories of legendary monsters and their continued existence.
Cannibals and Killers
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Surprising truths behind history's most mythic cannibals and killers; a banshee born during the Revolutionary War might still curse the North Carolina woods; a medieval clan of cannibals out for blood in 16th century Scotland.

Gods and Monsters
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Looking into whether there is truth behind the Scandinavian folklore of the thunder god Thor; new evidence suggests the discovery of the birthplace of the legendary god Zeus.

Giants and Beasts
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Stories of giants fascinate people, from the Bible's Goliath to the Cyclops of Greek mythology; now, new evidence suggests that many of these mythical creatures may not be made up.