The Travel Channel is the top network for viewers who have an insatiable curiosity about the paranormal and legends of monsters which some believe are mythical and others claim to have seen. Their new series titled “In Search of Monsters” takes a closer look at the lore and investigates locations where the creatures have been sighted to discover the truth about their existence [1]. Do monsters really exist in the world today? Here are 10 things about the series “In Search of Monsters” that you probably didn’t know but will find interesting.
1. Bigfoot may be extra-terrestrial
The show focuses in on the legendary Bigfoot with interviews of people who claim to have witnessed the creature with their own eyes. The experts and investigators on the show claim to have found DNA evidence that suggests that these giant creatures may in fact be of extraterrestrial origins. They further suggest that there is a possibility that the government has actually caught one of the creatures and that there is a big cover-up taking place to hide their existence from the rest of the world [2].
2. “In Search of Monsters” offers more in-depth investigations
When you tune in to one of the episodes of the new series, you may be in for a surprise. They don’t just offer facts and theories which have already been discussed. While they do go on some of the historical research, investigators are out there going to the locations where monsters have been spotted by witnesses. They are looking for hard core evidence to prove the existence of these monsters. They show us what they’ve discovered and discuss their findings in great detail [2].
3. Bigfoot may not be a gentle giant
The investigators on the Travel Channel Series “In Search of Monsters” have found evidence to suggest that the legendary Bigfoot creature may not be what many once believed to be a harmless sort that minds their own business. Researchers have discovered anthropological evidence to show that Bigfoot is actually a quite fierce creature that is predatory in its nature [2].
4. There is actually a Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
The series “In Search of Monsters” reveals that there is a research organization dedicated solely to hunting and gathering conclusive evidence of Bigfoot’s existence. The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, known as the BFRO, maintains a database of information about Bigfoot that includes eyewitness testimonies and information about sightings [3].
5. The show gives viewers information about the best locations for witnessing a Bigfoot sighting
Thanks to the BFRO, the Travel Channel was able to determine where you are most likely to catch a glimpse of Bigfoot. There are a total of eight states where the creature has reportedly been seen by multiple witnesses. Of the 23,000 reported sightings in the United States, some 2,032 of them have been in Washington State [3].
6. The show reveals the dangers associated with Sasquatch
The series “In Search of Monsters” gives us an eye opening volley of facts and recorded events throughout history involving sasquatch attacks. Their evidence goes back to a 1924 event when it was reported that several sasquatch attacked a group of miners in the Ape Canyon area of Washington State. A legend from the natives in the area is told about a group of ape like creatures who have been reported to inhabit the region near Mount St. Helens [3].
7. The show provides historical events from across the country
You can learn a great deal about the history of monsters by watching the series “In Search of Monsters.” They have volumes of recorded events in history that dates back to the time of the bible as well as history as handed down through the oral traditions of the Native Americans [3].
8. You can hear recordings of the monsters howl
In the eastern part of the state of Ohio, there have been multiple Bigfoot sightings. In this region of the country, the creature is called “the grassman.” A recording of howling was taken years ago. In the same area, years later, the same kind of howls were heard. This is enough to put the locals on edge [3]. The Eastern-half of Ohio is teeming with Bigfoot sightings. Numerous accounts have been reported of what locals call “the grassman” – a large ape-like creature that has been seen roaming the hills and forests of Ohio’s Appalachian plateau. The state is also home to the famous “Ohio Howl,” a hair-raising recording of a deep voice screaming and howling into the night, believed to be the call of a sasquatch. Even creepier, years after the initial recording, the howls were heard again.
9. The show offers plausible theories about the origins of monsters
“In Search of Monsters” experts are looking for the truth behind the legendary monsters and there are some scientific explanations that they offer, such as the theory that the Loch Ness Monster may be a creature that has survived in the lochs of Scotland from prehistoric times [4].
10. The show suggests that the Loch Ness Monster may be a time traveler
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has been told for centuries. Scientists have developed the theory that it is possible for the monster to travel through a time portal. This would explain its disappearance for long periods of time [4].
References
1: https://press.discovery.com/us/trv/
2: https://press.discovery.com/us/trv/programs/search-monsters/
3: https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/in-search-of-monsters/articles/the-8-best-places-to-see-bigfoot-right-now
4: https://watch.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/in-search-of-monsters/full-episodes/the-loch-ness-monster
Follow Us
