PBS Digital Studios has a new online series, "Monstrum", that explores how monsters, mythology and lore mirror society and are an ever-present barometer of what we value and what we fear.

"Monstrum" host Dr Emily Zarka stops by to talk about the development of the show, the selection and presentation of each of the monsters, how the research from her own studies led to her focus on the variety of undead characters and creatures from the 18th and 19th centuries, and so much more.

It's about bringing monsters to people in the same way that Anthony Bourdain brought international cuisine to everyone's dinner tables.

Website: pbs.org/show/monstrum/

YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCO6nDCimkF79NZRRb8YiDcA

Twitter: @ZarkaEmily

Which stories from folklore and mythology around the world are the ones that never cease to thrill you? Let us know! Call 602-635-6976 and leave a message, send Summer an email, or in the comments below!

Leave a Review on iTunes!

Leave a Review on Stitcher!

Subscribe on Google Play!

Chat with Summer on Twitter: @sliceofscifi

Facebook: facebook.com/Sliceofscifi

Patreon: patreon.com/sliceofscifi and learn how you can help support the Slice of SciFi family of shows!

Paypal: paypal.me/ScifiSummer