The 18th edition of “Monthly Digests.” What’d you miss in January 2016? Correcting a witch/vampire hybrid movie, a retrospective, a virgin’s view on “The Hunger,” assessing the value of sharpened wood on eBay and more!
Month: February 2016
If You Were Bitten by the Highgate Vampire, We Want to Hear from You
Vamped has teamed up with Trystan Swale to search for key witnesses in the Highgate Vampire case. Anthony Hogg explains.
Is Vampire Community News Favoritist? Case of the Vampire Voodoo Blood Drinker
Self-identified vampire, Belfazaar Ashantison, recently went on a tirade on the Vampire Community News Facebook group against suggestions that the Vampire Community be more transparent and consistent in its dealings. Anthony Hogg responds.
Interview with Dr. Tomas Ganz, Regarding His Views on Sanguinarianism
Dr. Tomas Ganz, a noted physician, has had some interesting things to say about sanguinarianism. Erin Chapman sought him out for further elaboration.
Love Bites: 5 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Your Vampire Valentine
Running out of time and still need something for your vampire Valentine? Never fear! Erin Chapman is here with a few gift ideas.
Invaluable for Vampirology Students: J. Gordon Melton’s Vampire Bibliography
Andy Boylan reviews “The Vampire in Folklore, History, Literature, Film and Television: A Comprehensive Bibliography” (2015) by J. Gordon Melton and Alysa Hornick.
A Drink of Blood a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Do Sanguinarians Have Digestive Issues?
What gives sanguinarians their “need” for blood? Erin Chapman investigates—and shares her own experience.
Which Year Was the Witch/Vampire Poem, ‘The Old Woman of Berkeley,’ Published?
Different publication dates have been given for Robert Southey’s poem “The Old Woman of Berkeley.” When was it really published? Anthony Hogg investigates.