Ep 42: Vaughn Scribner on the Uses and Abuses of Merpeople (Live Show)

This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience at the Key West Theatre. Vaughn Scribner is a professor of history at the University of Central Arkansas. His book, Merpeople: A Human History looks at the role played by mermaids and tritons over centuries, from ancient artifacts to Christian icons (of danger) to modern controversy about mermaid movies. The show also included music from Myles Mancuso, which you'll hear during the breaks. Related links: Vaughn Scribner Homepage Merpeople: A Human History Myles Mancuso