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Monstrum

Cyclops: The Origin Story of this Terrifying One-Eyed Giant

Season 1 Episode 16 | 11m 00s

In this episode, you’ll hear all about Homer’s Polyphemus and Hesiod’s one-eyed blacksmiths, but also a little about the role paleontology has played in creating monsters. Join Dr. Zarka and special guests Kallie Moore and Blake de Pastino from Eons to learn all about the surprising fossil inspiration behind cyclopes.

Aired: 10/28/19
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How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon?
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Watch • 14:27
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Episode: S7 E6 | 14:27
Watch • 12:48
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Why do vampires shift from terrifying to seductive and back again throughout the years?
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Episode: S6 E14 | 10:33
Watch • 7:11
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