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Welcome to the History Extra podcast, fascinating historical conversations from the makers of BBC History magazine.

From the shadowy figures of ancient cave paintings to modern pop culture icons like Godzilla,

monsters have been a powerful part of human storytelling for thousands of years.

But why do we create them? And what do

these mythical beings reveal about our fears, beliefs, and the way we see the natural world?

Speaking here to Rachel Dining, Natalie Lawrence, the author of the book, Enchanted Creatures,

explores these questions and more, revealing how monsters have evolved alongside

us, reflecting the hopes and anxieties of different cultures through time.

Hi, Natalie. Today we're talking about your new book, Enchanted Creatures, which traces 15,000 years of history through the stories of different

monsters and creatures. Why did you want to write this book? Perhaps you can tell our listeners a bit

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