The history and meaning of the creatures of the Harry Potter franchise. Where do hippogriffs come from? Mythology doesn’t really have Norwegian Ridgeback Dragons – but what did Norwegian dragons look like? Do basilisk legends get weirder than in the books? (Spoiler: They sure do!) And werewolves, and house elves, and more besides!

Much of human civilization has always depended on the sea – and the sea has always taken its share of humans. Learn about the monsters created by the horror of the briny deep; from alluring sirens and mermaids to terrifying krakens and serpents, and countless more besides. Plus jokes! And even PowerPoint!

Tuesday, October 30th, 10pm!
Friday, November 2nd, 7pm!
Saturday, November 3rd, 10pm!