David Skal

David Skal

Biography:

Touching on everything from chilling urban legends to our society's fascination with ghoulish and ghastly, David Skal examines the fascinating phenomenon of Halloween. He is the author of Hollywood Gothic, The Monster Show, V is for Vampire, Screams of Reason, and, with Elias Savada, Dark Carnival. With Nina Auerbach, he is co-editor of the Norton Critical Edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

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  • Zombies: Truth & Legends

    Author Dr. Bob Curran explored beliefs, folklore, and truths regarding zombies, the frightening manifestation of the dead returning. Ancient cultures, such as the Viking, Egyptian, and Celtic all believed in the idea that the dead could return from time to time, in physical...More »

  • Horror Films & Monsters

    Touching on everything from chilling urban legends to our society’s fascination with the ghoulish and ghastly, David Skal examines the fascinating phenomenon of horror films and Halloween. He is the author of Hollywood Gothic, The Monster Show, V is for Vampire, Screams of...More »

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Hosted by:George Noory

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Author Matthew James Bailey explored different perspectives on the AI industry and how humanity may be at an evolutionary crossroads. Followed by Dr. Jeffrey Long, with insights from his study of over 4,000 scientifically documented NDEs.
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