The Origins of the Zombie, from Haiti to the U.S. | Monstrum

Thank you to Target for supporting PBS. You can learn more at: Share your story today: Check out Self-Evident here! Tell them Dr. Z sent you: Don’t miss future episodes of Monstrum, subscribe! In the first episode of our three-part special series, we explore the complex history of the zombie—from its origins in the spiritual beliefs of the African diaspora to the development of Vodou in Haiti. Learn how one of the most enduring monsters in popular culture evolved in the midst of slavery, racism and prejudice.