Vampires
Can vampires be repelled through silver?
4.1 (16)
53 mins
Discover the fascinating world of vampires, their origins, characteristics, and symbolism across cultures. Also uncover the historical and cultural context of vampire mythology, including the influence of ancient European folklore, Slavic traditions, and the modern concept of vampires as elegant aristocrats.
Ep 1:
The Real Face of Terror
Before capes and charm, vampires were staked infants and rotting corpses—discover the brutal, terrifying truth behind Europe's centuries-long panic over the undead.
Ep 2:
Transylvania's Bloody Foundations
Bram Stoker never visited Transylvania, yet he forged its vampire legend from Vlad the Impaler, a blood countess, and Romanian strigoi folklore.
Discussions (16)
Joey
Level 2 · 9 mo agoRabies explains the garlic.
Bryson
Level 5 · 9 mo agoI don't buy the peasant look being scarier, the psychological horror of a hidden predator hits harder
Vincent
Level 8 · 9 mo agoIt is actually true that Bram Stoker never visited Transylvania. He just researched it at the British Museum! It is wild that the region's whole spooky vibe comes from a guy who never even went there 😂
