Dr. Emily Zarka
I'm Emily Zarka. I earned a Doctor of Philosophy in English from Arizona State University, specializing in British Romantic literature with an emphasis on the Gothic. I approach literature and film through monsters, applying the theory that human history is monster history. I am the writer and host for "Monstrum," an online series with PBS's Storied channel on YouTube that looks at complex histories and motivations behind some of the world's most famous monsters. I also wrote and hosted a one-hour documentary for PBS called Exhumed: A History of Zombies. My teaching experience includes undergraduate and graduate courses in literature, composition, and film and media. Currently, I am part of the faculties of both Arizona State University and Mesa Community College.
Sharksploitation
as SelfThe ultimate deep dive into the world of shark cinema: filmmakers, critics, scholars and...
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Exhumed: A History of Zombies
as SelfThere are few monsters more recognizable or popular than the zombie. The reanimated corpse has...
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Monstrum
as HostThe world is full of monsters, myths, and legends and Monstrum isn’t afraid to take a closer...
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Fate & Fabled
as uncreditedHumans have been retelling myths and legends for millennia – but why? That’s what Fate & Fabled,...
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Exhumed: A History of Zombies
as HerselfIn this new one-hour Halloween PBS special, Dr. Emily Zarka will deconstruct some of the most...
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