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40 Fang-tastic Facts about the History of Vampires
Ah, vampires. You can’t move without bumping into a handsome, fanged aristocrat these days. But despite their self-professed ancient lineage, the vampire as we know it isn’t all that old. That said,…
American History
The Truth Behind the 19th Century New England Vampire Panic
When the first European settlers arrived in North America, they found a place that was in many ways frightening. For…
Archaeology
Dealing with the Undead: 5 Supposed Vampire Graves from Around the World
Vampires have been a staple of popular horror since Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published in the nineteenth century. But most world…
General
An 1890s Vampire Scare Terrified Rhode Island
In the modern era, we know that vampires and other ghouls belong firmly in the pages of fiction, but things…