Whats the Longest Word? | Otherwords Storied 2021-04-14 | For more word-nerdery, subscribe to Storied!: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subBefore we decide from a long list of contenders, we'll have to figure out what the word "word" really means...Otherwords is a new PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and fınds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fıelds of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective into what it means to be human.hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.written by Andrew Matthewsdirected by Andrew Matthews & Katie Grahamproduced by Katie Grahamanimated & edited by Andrew Matthewsexecutive producer Amanda FoxAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): Niki WalkerExecutives in Charge (PBS): Brandon Arolfo, Adam Dylewskimusic by APMfilm excerpt:Inglourious Basterds ©2009 Universal Pictures
A Giant Monster With a Giant Problem Storied 2024-04-04 | In this episode, we explore the legacy of the monumental 1933 film, King Kong, its groundbreaking special effects, and the complex racial and colonial undertones that continue to shape our understanding of this timeless classic.Be sure and check back with us for our next episode, which will explore Kong in modern times!For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: JP.W. SheltonIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs*****BibliographyBrustein, Robert. “Notes from the Underground.: The New Republic, May 6, 1967, pp. 30. Cárcel, Juan Antonio Roche. “The Myth of King Kong and the Religious Background That Nests in the Human Soul.” Religions, vol. 12, no. 3, 2021, pp. 1–34.Erb, Cynthia. Tracking King Kong: A Hollywood Icon in World Culture. 2nd ed., Wayne State University Press, 2009.Frazier, Valerie. “King Kong’s Reign Continues: ‘King Kong’ as a Sign of Shifting Racial Politics.” CLA Journal, vol. 51, issue. 2, pp. 186-205. Henderson, Carol E. “‘King Kong Ain’t Got Sh On Me’: Allegories, Anxieties, and the Performance of Race in Mass Media.” Journal of Popular Culture, vol. 43, no. 6, 2010, pp. 1207–21.Jylkka, Katja. “‘Witness the Plesiosaurus’: Geological Traces and the Loch Ness Monster Narrative.” Configurations, vol. 26, no. 2, 2018, pp. 207-234.Morton, Ray. King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon From Fay Wray to Peter Jackson. Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2005. Schleier, Merrill. The Empire State Building, Working-Class Masculinity, and ‘King Kong.’” Mosaic, vol. 41, no. 2, 2008, pp. 29–54.Watkins, Rychetta. Black Power, Yellow Power, and the Making of Revolutionary Identities. University Press of Mississippi, 2012. Xaba, Andile. “King Kong adaptations (1959-2017): Traversing culture and society.” Tydskrif vir geesteswetenskappe, vol. 60, no. 1, 2020, pp. 16–37.
Monster Expert reviews Godzilla x Kong Storied 2024-04-03 | Here's my hot take on the new monster extravaganza: Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireAnother @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
These Spoonerisms Will Mow Your Blind Storied 2024-04-02 | Another spoonful of linguistic oddity to brighten your day.Hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Gaia: The Real Powerhouse of Greek Mythology Storied 2024-03-31 | Let's talk about Gaia, the underappreciated Mother Earth goddess who played a huge role in the rise of Zeus, Cronus, and Ouranos' to power.Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
It’s Never Turtles All the Way Down | Fate & Fabled Storied 2024-03-28 | Several mythologies from around the world imagined that the world sits on the back of a turtle. Centuries later, we end up with the whimsically iconic phrase “it's turtles all the way down.” Let's explore the origins of the phrase, some of these turtle mythologies . . . and talk about my new tattoo!For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Host: Moiya McTier, PhD Writers: Moiya McTier, PhD Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
Mock My Words! Its a Malapropism! Storied 2024-03-26 | A little chat about funny malapropisms to break up the monogamy.Hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Is the Southern Accent Disappearing? | Otherwords Storied 2024-03-21 | Linguists studying the Southern American Dialect reckon that it ain't what it used to be, y'all. I do declayuh!Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Katie GrahamWriter: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Producer: Katie GrahamEditor/Animation: Andrew MatthewsExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyExecutive in Charge for PBS: Maribel LopezDirector of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming for PBS: John CampbellStock Images from ShutterstockMusic from APM MusicOtherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.© 2024 PBS. All rights reserved.sources:https://mrenwick.franklinresearch.uga.edu/southern_speech/linguistic_featurescambridge.org/core/journals/language-variation-and-change/article/boomer-peak-or-gen-x-cliff-from-svs-to-lbms-in-georgia-english/6AEA44E9263DFAE376F3BB20E087E5F9npr.org/2023/09/17/1200026181/are-southern-accents-disappearing-linguists-say-yesaxios.com/local/atlanta/2023/09/11/georgia-accent-disappearingnew.nsf.gov/news/southern-community-changes-accent-fadesaxios.com/local/atlanta/2021/12/22/metro-atlanta-population-gain-new-york-chicago-los-angelesfreep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/08/17/michigan-accent/70523102007cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-accent-endangered-growing-population-language-expert-marjorie-feinstein-whittaker-david-wadenpr.org/2023/06/18/1182941050/in-south-florida-a-new-dialect-is-forming-in-real-timecambridge.org/core/journals/english-language-and-linguistics/article/dialect-levelling-and-cockney-diphthong-shift-reversal-in-south-east-england-the-case-of-the-debden-estate/7CFB4E0946C141AFAAE57A6C1F3739FBresearchgate.net/publication/249700172_The_Nationalization_of_a_Southernismhttps://depts.washington.edu/moving1/black_reverse_migration.shtml
Valkyries: Our Favorite Divine Battle Queens Storied 2024-03-19 | We love the lore of the Valkyries, their far-reaching influence, and their real-world origins!Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
What is an Eggcorn??? Storied 2024-03-12 | Bare witness: a brief but jar-dropping explainer about eggcorns to wet your appetite!Hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Whats Up With Ye Olde? Storied 2024-03-12 | Why do shops say Ye Olde?Hosted by Dr. Erica Brozovsky, Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Babadook: Movie Monster/Queer Hero Storied 2024-03-10 | How did the Babadook become a queer icon?Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
How a Classic Children’s Book Introduced Kids (and Adults) to Their Inner Demons | Monstrum Storied 2024-03-07 | As a kid, the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are were downright frightening. But thinking about the book as an adult, it’s clear there’s something deeper to this fantastically monstrous story.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: Jordyn BucklandIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
The Tantric Goddess Chinnamasta Storied 2024-03-03 | Chinnamasta is the Buddhist and Hindu Tantric goddess of self-sacrifice, renewal and expanding one's mind (among other fun things). Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
The War in Heaven | Fate & Fabled Storied 2024-02-29 | What happens when angels and demons battle in heaven? Islam, Judaism, and Christianity all have a story of cosmic conflict—some depict all-out war, while others are more courtroom drama. Their differences give us insight on each faith's beliefs about the afterlife, good and evil, and humans' moral responsibilities. But their similarities point to an ancient ancestor all three religions share.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Hosts: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Writers: E.H. Matthews, Emily Zarka, PhDDirector: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
The lore of Cthulhu Storied 2024-02-27 | Who is this superstar of H.P Lovecraft's cosmic horror?Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords Storied 2024-02-22 | There are actually good reasons why people tend to mispronounce the same words... and why they ofTen end up being the new standard!Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Katie GrahamWriter: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Producer: Katie GrahamEditor/Animation: Andrew MatthewsExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyExecutive in Charge for PBS: Maribel LopezDirector of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming for PBS: John CampbellStock Images from ShutterstockMusic from APM MusicOtherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.© 2024 PBS. All rights reserved.sources:npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/03/248515217/why-chaucer-said-ax-instead-of-ask-and-why-some-still-dotheconversation.com/ask-or-aks-how-linguistic-prejudice-perpetuates-inequality-175839theconversation.com/mispronunciation-why-you-should-stop-correcting-peoples-mistakes-163308en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypercorrectionen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taa_language#:~:text=Taa%20%2F%CB%88t%C9%91%CB%90%2F%20TAH,the%20largest%20in%20the%20world.nytimes.com/2016/11/25/world/what-in-the-world/click-languages-taa-xoon-xoo-botswana.html?searchResultPosition=1csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Verbal-Energy/2016/0128/The-800-phonemes-of-the-tiniest-linguistsgrammarbook.com/blog/pronouns/hypercorrectionjadejoddle.com/often-posh-pronunciationamericannamesociety.org/about-names-why-oprah-winfrey-has-such-a-rare-first-nameahdictionary.com/word/search.html?q=dour
Why So Many Mountain Mythologies? Storied 2024-02-20 | A quick look at the many Mountains in world mythologies.Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Mummies Didnt Used To Be Scary Storied 2024-02-18 | How did an ancient, common funerary rite turn into the shambling, undead monsters of pop culture? Here's a theory.Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
The Book of the Dead May Not Be What You Think It Is Storied 2024-02-15 | Learn more about Surfshark with Incogni at: incogni.com/storiedJoin us as we reveal the true purpose of this ancient text and learn more about the ancient Egyptian people - and their relationship with death and the afterlife. For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Hosts: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Writers: E.H. Matthews, Emily Zarka, PhDDirector: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
Misheard Lyrics? Theres a Term for That Storied 2024-02-13 | Why do we mis-hear music lyrics so gosh-darn always?!Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Seems Like We’ve Always Been Fascinated With the Idea of Aliens Storied 2024-02-11 | UFO's? UAP's? This fascination is not quite so new!Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Who Is This Japanese Yōkai That Is Obsessed With Your Butt? Storied 2024-02-08 | What looks like a reptile-amphibian hybrid, has a dish shaped skull, smells like fish, is child-like and out to steal your crops and drown your livestock? The Japanese water yokai, Kappa.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****We'd like to extend a sincere thank you to Professor Yoshiko Okuyama, Ph.D. for her valuable insights and time. Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: Jordyn BucklandIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs*****BibliographyAkutagawa, Ryunosuke. Kappa, trans. Seiichi Shiojiri. Greenwood Press, 1970. Amos, Timothy. Caste in Early Modern Japan: Danzaemon and the Edo Outcaste Order. Routledge, 2019. Cornyetz, Nina. “Heterosexualizing the Bishōnen: Ambivalence in Izumi Kyōka’s Yōken Kibun.” The Journal of Japanese Studies, vol. 47, no. 2, 2021, pp. 381–40.Early Modern Japanese Literature: An Anthology, 1600-1900. Columbia University Press, 2002. Foster, Michael Dylan. Pandemonium and Parade: Japanese Monsters and the Culture of Yokai. University of California Press, 2008. Foster, Michael Dylan. The Book of Yokai. University of California Press, 2015. Foster, Michael Dylan. “The metamorphosis of the kappa: a transformation of folklore and folklorism in Japan.” Asian Folklore Studies, vol. 57, issue 1, April 1998.Shamoon, Deborah. “The Yokai in the Database: Supernatural Creatures and Folklore in Manga and Anime.” Marvels & Tales, vol. 27, no. 2, 2013, pp. 276–289. Tozaki, T., et al. “Genetic diversity and relationships among native Japanese horse breeds, the Japanese Thoroughbred and horses outside of Japan using genome-wide SNP data.” Animal Genetics, vol. 50, issue 5, October 2019, pp. 449–459.
What Marvel Didnt Tell You About Loki Storied 2024-02-06 | Marvel left a few things out about the Loki story - and changed a few others. Let's explore!Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
These Woodland Monsters Are Cray . . . Storied 2024-02-04 | Do people still say "cray?" We're talking about Mapinguari and a few other mythical beasts who protect the backwoods.Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Hawaiis Fiery Lovers to Enemies Myth Storied 2024-02-01 | Maybe you’ve heard of Pele? She’s a major figure in Hawaiian mythology and pop culture, allegedly the inspiration for Te Fiti in Disney’s Moana. But most people don’t know that Pele was briefly entangled with a shapeshifting demigod named Kamapua’a.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Hosts: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Writer: Moiya McTier, PhD Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
Why Do Groups Of Animals Have Weird Names? Storied 2024-01-30 | Why do different animals all get their own special collective nouns? A Pack of wolves? A pod of whales? A bask of crocodiles? These are called "terms of venery" - and they're weird.Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Tiny Fire Breathing Dragons?! Storied 2024-01-28 | Are there real-life origins to the fire-breathing dragons myth?Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
How Language Nerds Solve Crimes | Otherwords Storied 2024-01-25 | The way you speak can be as unique as a fingerprint... and as useful for investigators in solving crimes!Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.sources:Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Katie GrahamWriter: Andrew MatthewsProducer: Katie GrahamEditor/Animation: Andrew MatthewsExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyExecutive in Charge for PBS: Maribel LopezDirector of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming for PBS: John CampbellStock Images from ShutterstockMusic from APM MusicOtherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.© 2024 PBS. All rights reserved.sources:theconversation.com/forensic-linguists-can-make-or-break-a-court-case-so-who-are-they-and-what-do-they-do-149920researchgate.net/publication/220542531_Who's_At_The_Keyboard_Authorship_Attribution_in_Digital_Evidence_Investigationsthejournal.com/articles/2023/03/07/ai-writing-detection-tool-uses-forensic-linguistic-techniques-to-check-authorship.aspxacademic.oup.com/dsh/article-abstract/36/2/333/5825419?login=falsecore.ac.uk/download/pdf/222727747.pdftheregister.com/2022/09/28/iarpa_ai_anonymous_text_author_writerscdn.aaai.org/ojs/9924/9924-13-13452-1-2-20201228.pdfiarpa.gov/research-programs/hiatusnextgov.com/artificial-intelligence/2022/02/ai-could-match-fingerprints-texts-their-authors-under-new-intelligence-program/361850https://web.stanford.edu/class/linguist197a/Lying%20words%20predicting%20deception.pdfhttp://www.rogershuy.com/slr_selected_articles_DA.htmlthetext.co.uk/Evans%20Statements%20Part%201.pdfnpr.org/2017/08/22/545122205/fbi-profiler-says-linguistic-work-was-pivotal-in-capture-of-unabombertheconversation.com/how-the-unabombers-unique-linguistic-fingerprints-led-to-his-capture-207681journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614566658ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10163854
How Do YOU Say Pecan? Storied 2024-01-24 | How should you say Pecan? The debate rages on . . .Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.Otherwords is a production of Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Dr. Z Responds to Dr. McT with HER Pick From the Aztec Pantheon of Gods Storied 2024-01-23 | Emily's favorite of the many Aztec gods, selected!Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
The Wild Trials of Cú Chulainn Storied 2024-01-18 | Chatting about a few of the many wild trials of the Irish warrior hero Cú Chulainn!Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Moiyas Favorite (of the many awesome) Aztec gods! Storied 2024-01-11 | Picking my most favoritest of the many Aztec gods! You're move Dr. Z!Another short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
Gilgamesh and Going With the Turbulent Flow Storied 2024-01-04 | How Gilgamesh's story is driven mostly by the wild actions of those around himAnother short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
My Favorite Christmastime Creepers Storied 2023-12-26 | Why Christmastime may be my favorite spooky season!Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Mari Lwyd: The Skeleton Horses Deep Past with Christmas Tradition | Monstrum Storied 2023-12-14 | Learn more about Surfshark VPN at: https://surfshark.deals/storiedDon’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subCheck out Fate & Fabled here on @pbsstoried : youtu.be/yPyHKam0L-wThe coastal villages of Wales around the winter holidays have a bizarre nighttime visitor: a grim skeletal horse who roams the streets with a rag tag group, demanding food and drink from neighborhood families. But is this really a monster to be feared, or one that is rather cheered?For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaWritten by: E.H. MatthewsDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: Jordyn BucklandIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
The Surprising Origins of JAWS! Storied 2023-12-05 | How did Creature from the Black Lagoon influence JAWS? Discover the lesser-known Hollywood heritage behind the most famous movie shark ever!Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Were These Mythical Warriors Real? What New Discoveries Reveal | Fate & Fabled Storied 2023-11-30 | Ancient Greeks portrayed Amazons as very real bloodthirsty, man-hating warrior women in their art for centuries, and then they faded into myth. Modern archaeological evidence suggests that the myths were inspired by fighting women from nomadic tribes in the Eurasian Steppes, revealing the ways that Greek writers exaggerated reality. For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Hosts: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Writer: Moiya McTier, PhD Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
Creepy Clowns: The Horror Behind the Laughter | Monstrum Storied 2023-11-22 | Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subWhen did clowns—the characters who filled our childhoods with juggling and balloons—become so creepy? For centuries, clowns have worn two faces: as irreverent entertainers, and tricksters who could break social norms. So when stories of scary clowns pop up all over popular culture, it's a sign that we're wondering who clowns really are behind the costume. Do they want to make us laugh? Or scream?For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaWritten by: Taylor BehnkeDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: P.W. SheltonEditor/Animator: Steven SimoneIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Why the Count Counts! Storied 2023-11-20 | Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!Ever wonder why Sesame Street's Count von Count counts? He's not the only vampire that does it!Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
Unicorns Are Real! (Sort of) Storied 2023-11-16 | Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Fate & Fabled!Dr. Z explores the very real origins of the unicorn!Don’t miss future episodes of Fate & Fabled, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.
The Amazing Evolution of Digital Folklore Storied 2023-11-10 | Another @pbsstoried short from your friends at Monstrum!What are your favorite digital creations? Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs
The 2 Sides of Gawain: Hero vs. Antihero | Fate & Fabled Storied 2023-11-09 | Take the PBS Digital Studios Audience Survey: to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023m Knights of the Round Table were expected to adhere to a strict moral standard of piety, honor, bravery, and courtesy called chivalry. But considering that they often spent their days killing and rampaging at the behest of their lord, that must've required some next-level compartmentalization. For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Host: Emily Zarka, PhD Writer: Iseult Gillespie Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Additional Material Written by: Andrew Matthews Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
What Happened During Our Scary Slumber Party | Monstrum Storied 2023-10-30 | Check out Fate & Fabled here on @pbsstoried: youtu.be/yPyHKam0L-wLight as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, Bloody Mary and Ouija are scary and entertaining rites of passage for kids and teens to participate in. But do these games actually work? And why do we love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?Check out our sleepover pals' PBSDS shows: Dr. Joe Hanson's Be Smart @besmart, Dr. Erica Brozovsky's Otherwords on @pbsstoried & Dr. Alex Dainis on Reactions @ACSReactions *****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: P.W. SheltonEditor/Animator: Steven SimoneIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs00:00 Intro00:52 History of Sleepovers01:33 Multi-colored Flames02:26 Levitation Games04:33 Rite of Passage06:12 Ouija07:47 Bloody Mary08:27 More Ouija11:07 Concentration11:37 Conclusion----------------------------Bibliography Alpha Xi Delta. Vols. 3-4, 1906.Beccia, Carlyn. “The Secret History of Slumber Parties: How ‘Bloody Mary’ and Menstruation Go Hand-In-Hand.” Bust, May 11, 2023. bust.com/girls-sleepover-creepy-history/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20earliest%20references,Personal%20and%20Local%E2%80%9D%20news%20item.Dawson, Mary. The Mary Dawson Game Book: A Manual of Original Games and Guessing Contests for Entertainments of Every Description and for All Ages. D. McKay, 1916.Dégh, Linda. Legend and Belief : Dialectics of a Folklore Genre. Indiana UP, 2001.Farris, Anelise. “Experimenting with the Occult: The Role of Liminality in Slumber Party Rituals.” Preternature: Critical and Historical Studies on the Preternatural, vol. 6, no. 1, 2017, pp. 154–179. Ladies' Home Companion. Vol. 39, 1912. Maxwell, Anne. “For the Hostess: Several Smart Midwinter Affairs.” The Designer and the Woman’s Magazine.” Vol. 51, issue 3, January 1920, pp. 24. Morton, Lisa. Calling the Spirits; A History of Seances. Reaktion Books, 2020. Natale, Simone. Supernatural Entertainments: Victorian Spiritualism and the Rise of Modern Media Culture, Pennsylvania State University Press, 2016. The Key: Official Organ of the Kappa Kappa Gamma. Vol. XXVIII, no. 1, February 1911. Tucker, Elizabeth. “Levitation Revisited.” Children’s Folklore Review, vol. 30, January 1, 2008, pp. 47-60.
From Innocent Toys to Nightmare Fuel: The Evolution of Creepy Dolls | Monstrum Storied 2023-10-26 | Take the PBS Digital Studios Audience Survey: to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023e Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subMaybe it’s the unblinking eyes, staring at you, emotionless, day and night. Or, perhaps it’s their small size acting as a cloak of innocence. Or their human-like appearance that makes them seem just slightly too real. However, you want to spin it—there’s something creepy about dolls.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxExecutive Producer: Dr. Emily ZarkaProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: P.W. SheltonEditor/Animator: Steven SimoneIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs----------------------------Bibliography Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "doll". Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Feb. 2019, britannica.com/topic/doll. Childhood by Design: Toys and the Material Culture of Childhood, 1700-Present, edited by Megan Brandow-Faller, Bloomsbury Publishing USA, 2018. Collodi, Carlo. The Adventures of Pinocchio. Project Gutenberg.Geczy, Adam. The Artificial Body in Fashion and Art : Marionettes, Models and Mannequins, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2016. Kupferman, David W. “Toy Gory, or the Ontology of Chucky: Childhood and Killer Dolls.” Childhood, Science Fiction, and Pedagogy : Children Ex Machina, edited by David W. Kupferman, and Andrew Gibbons, Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2019, pp. 57–78. Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook, edited by Daniel Ogden, Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 2002.Mee, Laura. “Conjuring a Universe: James Wan, Creepy Dolls and Demon Nuns.” Quarterly Review of Film and Video, vol. 40, no. 2, 2023, pp. 215–233. Mitchell, Donna. “Monstrous Femininity and Objectified Masculinity in Daphne du Maurier’s ‘The Doll.’” The Female Fantastic: Gendering the Supernatural in the 1890s and 1920s, Eds. Lizzie Harris McCormick, Jennifer Mitchell, and Rebecca Soares. Taylor & Francis, 2019, pp. 22-33. Reading Richard Matheson: A Critical Survey, edited by Cheyenne Mathews, and Janet V. Haedicke, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, 2014. Reading Richard Matheson: A Critical Survey, edited by Cheyenne Mathews, and Janet V. Haedicke, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated, 2014. Speaking of Monsters: A Teratological Anthology. Eds. Caroline Joan S. Picart, and John Edgar Browning. Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.Thornberry, Neal. “Thomas Edison’s Dirty Little Secret - A "Bride of Chucky’ Doll.” Industry Week, 2014.Wright, Andy. “The Story Behind the World’s Most Terrifying Haunted Doll.” Atlas Obscura, Oct. 25, 2021. atlasobscura.com/articles/story-behind-robert-the-doll.
The Most Extreme Place Names | Otherwords Storied 2023-10-19 | Take the PBS Digital Studios Audience Survey: to.pbs.org/pbssurvey2023hPlace names, known as "toponyms" do more than just help us know where we're supposed to meet up. They often provide clues that can tell you a lot about a location: its geography, history and the people who lived there.Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.sources:Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Katie GrahamWriter: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Producer: Katie GrahamEditor/Animation: Andrew MatthewsExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyExecutive in Charge for PBS: Maribel LopezDirector of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming for PBS: John CampbellStock Images from ShutterstockMusic from APM MusicOtherwords is produced by Spotzen for PBS.© 2023 PBS. All rights reserved.sources:ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/oldest-place-name-0014630https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/news/297-2020geographyrealm.com/longest-shortest-geographical-names-worldhistory.com/news/eight-surprising-facts-about-alexander-the-greatunstats.un.org/unsd/ungegn/nna/nna-committeeshistoryofmassachusetts.org/how-boston-lost-its-hillsbostonbackbay.com/about-back-bay/historylandgeist.com/2023/02/04/most-common-place-names-in-europeusgs.gov/faqs/what-most-common-citytown-name-united-stateswilliamcronon.net/courses/469/handouts/469-names-on-the-land.htmlenglish-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/origins-of-english-place-names
How Every Heroic Story Is Really Just Gilgamesh | Fate & Fabled Storied 2023-10-12 | Check out PBS Voices: youtube.com/@pbsvoicesThe Mesopotamian myth of Gilgamesh is less of a hero’s journey, and more of an existential crisis. After making a bad reputation for himself, losing his one true love, and botching an epic quest, Gilgamesh is forced to admit that being a hero isn’t everything it's cracked up to be. For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today. Host: Moiya McTier, PhD Writer: Iseult Gillespie Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Thomas Fernandes Editor / Animator: Steven Simone Illustrator: Sophie Calhoun Script Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhD Additional Material Written by: Andrew Matthews Fact Checker: Yvonne McGreevy Additional Footage: Shutterstock Music: APM Music Executive in Charge (PBS): Maribel Lopez Director of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
The SCP Foundation: Declassified | Monstrum Storied 2023-09-28 | Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subJoin us as we delve deep into the mysterious world of the SCP Foundation, uncovering the most enigmatic and anomalous objects ever contained.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: Jordyn BucklandIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM Music----------------------------Bibliography Di Blas, Nicoletta. “Authentic Learning, Creativity and Collaborative Digital Storytelling: Lessons from a Large-Scale Case-Study.” Educational Technology & Society, vol. 25, no. 2, 2022, pp. 80–104.Jackson, Gita. “The Creepypasta Community That Influenced Control.” Kotaku, Sept. 20, 2019, kotaku.com/the-creepypasta-community-that-influenced-control-1838283594.Kinsella, Michael. Legend-Tripping Online: Supernatural Folklore and the Search for Ong's Hat, University Press of Mississippi, 2011. McCullough, Hayley. “SCP Foundation Wiki, Https://scp-Wiki.wikidot.com.” American Journalism, vol. 39, no. 2, 2022, pp. 239–41. Primary Sources on Monsters, edited by Asa Simon Mittman, and Marcus Hensel, Arc Humanities Press, 2018.SCP Foundation. “Frequently Asked Questions.” SCP Foundation, July 2, 2023. scp-wiki.wikidot.com/faqSCP Foundation. “SCP-173.” SCP Foundation, July 2, 2023. scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-173. Tanrikulu, Fatih. “Students’ Perceptions About the Effects of Collaborative Digital Storytelling on Writing Skills.” Computer Assisted Language Learning, vol. 35, no. 5-6, 2022, pp. 1090–105.
How the Colors Got Their Names | Otherwords Storied 2023-09-21 | The earliest humans didn't have words for colors... and the way they evolved follow a remarkably similar path across cultures.Otherwords is a PBS web series on Storied that digs deep into this quintessential human trait of language and finds the fascinating, thought-provoking, and funny stories behind the words and sounds we take for granted. Incorporating the fields of biology, history, cultural studies, literature, and more, linguistics has something for everyone and offers a unique perspective on what it means to be human.sources:Host: Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D.Creator/Director: Andrew Matthews & Katie GrahamWriter: Andrew MatthewsProducer: Katie GrahamEditor/Animation: Andrew MatthewsExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyExecutive in Charge for PBS: Maribel LopezDirector of Programming for PBS: Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming for PBS: John CampbellStock Images from ShutterstockMusic from APM MusicOtherwords is produced by Spotzen for PBS.© 2023 PBS. All rights reserved.
Norse Mythology and Their Most Epic War | Fate & Fabled Storied 2023-09-14 | In Norse mythology, there are two types of gods: the war-loving Aesir and magic-wielding Vanir. Long ago, they fought an epic war over who should be worshiped more by humans, but neither side could win. They reached a truce and united into a single pantheon, which is very rare in folklore. This might indicate a meeting of cultures in Norway from more than 3000 years ago!For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive. Hosted by Dr. Moiya McTier & Dr. Emily Zarka, FATE & FABLED explores the stories and characters of mythologies from all around the world - why they came to be and how they impact us still today.Host / Writer: Moiya McTier, PhDHost: Dr. Emily ZarkaDirector: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda FoxProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor / Animator: Steven SimoneAssistant Editor: Jordyn BucklandIllustrator: Sophie CalhounScript Editors: Emily Zarka, PhD & Moiya McTier, PhDAdditional Material Written by: Andrew MatthewsFact Checker: Yvonne McGreevyAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAssistant Director of Programming (PBS): John Campbell Fate & Fabled is produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.Descriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media Program
Sasquatch: Unraveling the Sightings | Monstrum Storied 2023-09-07 | Check out Dead & Buried on @pbsvoices : youtu.be/TqKA8HNEgIE?feature=sharedDon’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_subIs Bigfoot a benevolent beast or bloodthirsty killer? Depends on who you ask, and when! Regardless, the legend of Sasquatch dates back thousands of years and still captivates us to this day.For audio descriptions, go to Settings - Audio Track - English Descriptive.*****PBS Member Stations rely on viewers like you. To support your local station, go to: http://to.pbs.org/DonateStoried*****Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily ZarkaWriter: E.H. MatthewsDirector: David SchulteExecutive Producer: Amanda FoxProducer: Thomas FernandesEditor/Animator: P.W. SheltonIllustrator: Samuel AllanExecutive in Charge (PBS): Maribel LopezDirector of Programming (PBS): Gabrielle EwingAdditional Footage: ShutterstockMusic: APM MusicDescriptive Audio & Captions provided by The Described and Captioned Media ProgramProduced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/monstrumpbs----------------------------Bibliography Buhs, Joshua Blu (August 1, 2009). Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend. University of Chicago Press. p. 227. ISBN 978-0-226-50215-1.Green, John (2004). The Best of Bigfoot/Sasquatch. Hancock House Publishers. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-88839-546-7Green, John (2006). Sasquatch: the Apes Among Us. Hancock House Publishers. p. 492. ISBN 978-0-88839-123-0.Daegling, David J. (2004). Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologist Examines America's Enduring Legend. Altamira Press. pp. 62–63. ISBN 978-0-7591-0539-3.Napier, John Russell (1973). Bigfoot: The Sasquatch and Yeti in Myth and Reality. E.P. Dutton. ISBN 978-0-525-06658-3.Wágner, Karel (2013). Bigfoot Alias Sasquatch. Jonathan Livingston. ISBN 978-80-87835-23-4.Michael Maynor (April 2, 2021) - Feathers & Whiskey - feathersandwhiskey.com - Teddy Roosevelt and the Montana “Incident” .American Museum of Natural History amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/beyond-bigfoot - “Beyond Bigfoot”Kathy Moskowitz Strain (January 12, 2012 - MAYAK DATAT: THE HAIRY MAN PICTOGRAPHS – Research Article for The Relict Hominid InquiryCarey, Lizz (2022) Rural Monsters, Myths, and LegendsBuhs, Joshua Blu ((2009) Bigfoot, The Life and Times of a LegendAmes, Michael. Manlike Monsters on Trial : Early Records and Modern Evidence, edited by Marjorie M. Halpin, UBC Press, 1980.
