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I Went to See a Short Serbian Vampire Film: Thoughts on The Cursed Days
For my first ever short film festival, I went to see—what else?—a vampire film.
Travels to Whitby: My Search for Count Dracula’s Birth Certificate
A library in Whitby might have a book so important to the genesis of Dracula, it has been called “Count Dracula’s birth certificate.”
Got Blood? What Self-Identified Vampires Get from Raw Steaks
Meat tray residue is often used as a substitute for fresh blood by self-identified vampires. But is it the same thing?
Bloody Nonsense: How Two Scholars Pulled Off the Great Dracula Swindle
In celebration of World Dracula Day, we’ve taken a look at claims made about Vlad Dracula’s table manners.
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.
Vampire Killing Stakes of Dubious Authenticity—Yours for Only $99.99!
What makes these “vampire killing stakes” worth so much money? Erin Chapman investigates.
No, Witchula Will Not Be the First Witch/Vampire Hybrid Film
Marcus Bradford claims his upcoming film, Witchula, will be the first to feature a “witch/vampire hybrid.” No, it won’t, as Andy Boylan explains.
Does MS.2801 Reveal the First Appearance of Vampires in English?
The earliest appearance of vampires in English is found in the London Journal’s March 11, 1732 issue in its discussion of the famous Arnold Paul case. Or is it? Anthony Hogg discusses another possible candidate.