History’s “Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid” returns this Monday, and this time, it’s getting hairy. “Beasts Unleashed,” airing at 10:03 PM ET, takes on the enduring myths of legendary creatures, from terrifying beasts to stories of human possession by animal spirits. Dennis Quaid, our trusty guide through the world of the historically curious, leads this exploration into the murky waters where myth and reality blur.
The series, known for examining artifacts believed to possess mystical properties – weapons, human remains, sacred places – now turns its attention to the stories and the objects associated with these legendary beasts. Are they simply metaphors, cautionary tales spun to explain the unexplained? Or is there something more to these enduring myths, some shred of evidence that suggests these creatures might have actually roamed the earth? “Beasts Unleashed” sets out to explore the history of the myths, the genesis of belief and the quests undertaken to find them.
Quaid, with his blend of skepticism and open-mindedness, examines the stories and the purported evidence. Tune in to History this Monday to see what he uncovers.
