Explore the history behind monsters and what scares us and why
Some scholars at UC Santa Cruz are exploring what scares us and why. The center for Monster Studies is dedicated to looking at monsters all throughout history. Things like zombies and vampires. They're also studying the metaphysics of creepiness and what causes it. Doctor Michael Chemers, with the Center of Monster Studies at UC Santa Cruz joined us in studio to explain.
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