Vampires and European History | Podcast Episode 91

We've all seen vampires, most of us on the screen, the unlucky ones maybe not so much...but what are they? Where did this ubiquitously recognized monster come from? The vampire as we know it seems so distinct and concrete, a blood sucking, anti-sun, garlic avoidant apex predator. But it wasn't always like that. In fact, not so long ago, the "vampire" of Western cinema and literature simply didn't exist. So how'd it become so well known? Welcome back to The Lore Lodge… Subscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month! https://patreon.com/thelorelodge Get our new signature coffee blend at https://tablowroastingco.com/products/the-lore-lodge-mt-pocono-perk Shop our online retail store, find other content, and buy our partners' products at https://linktr.ee/theaidanmattis Discord: https://discord.gg/233tjGj46z Shop at Target and support The Lore Lodge at https://goto.target.com/lorelodge Shop sustainable products at https://www.gaiaindustrees.com/ using code "LORE" Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCctfIbo24UITlmfJbednOqA/join

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