In this chilling episode of Creatures Unknown, we sink our teeth into the world of vampires! From ancient demon lore to Vlad Dracula's brutal reign, we uncover the origins of vampire myths across history. Explore how Enlightenment-era Europe became gripped by fear of the undead and how Bram Stoker's *Dracula* solidified Romania as the home of these bloodthirsty creatures. We dive deep into the folklore, science, and superstition behind vampires, tracing their evolution from demonic flesh-eaters to the cinematic icons we know today. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of history’s most enduring monsters!
Sources
Mythical Beasts “Curse of the Vampire” (Show on Discovery+)
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Booseum: Vampires!.
Music attributions
Bent and Broken (intro)
"Bent and Broken" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Awkward Meeting (outro)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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