

Vampires Feed on Fear
Oct 9, 2024
Explore the chilling tale of Mercy Lena Brown, dubbed 'The Last Vampire of New England,' and her family's eerie legacy. Discover bizarre conspiracy theories linking COVID-19 vaccines to vampirism and uncover the haunting customs of exhuming suspected vampires in 19th-century Rhode Island. Dive into the historical panic surrounding disease and its influence on vampire myths, along with superstitions that led to tragic rituals. Finally, unravel folklore surrounding the mysterious Wandering Foot quilt and an intriguing blue fireball.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Plague of Exeter: A Dark Inspiration
02:29 • 3min
The Haunting Legacy of the Brown Family
05:07 • 8min
The Haunting Fear of Vampires in 19th Century Exeter
13:04 • 5min
Unraveling the Myth of Vampires: Fear, Disease, and Scapegoating
18:08 • 25min
Mysteries of the Wandering Foot Quilt and Haunting Anecdotes
42:53 • 4min