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Category: World
Attending the Fourth World Dracula Congress: Travel Tidbits
Here’s what I did during my visit to the Fourth World Dracula Congress in Dublin.
The Limpiada Saga: How I Tried to Verify the “Vampire” Angle Used in a Story About Deviant Burial
A case study on how easily “vampire” burials spread without fact-checking.
Vampire Burial Uncovered in Romania? The Strange Case of Grave 42
An “unusual” burial was recently unearthed in Romania. One reporter claims the “remains are suspected as the vampire myth.” Is she right?
Interview with Daniela Diaconescu, Vice-President of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula
The Transylvanian Society of Dracula recently celebrated its 25th anniversary—but there have been some major shake-ups in the last several months.
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.”
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.
Trip to Texas: The Vampire Studies Symposium and More
The vampire studies symposium was the main event—but there were other things to see and do in Texas.
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.
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.