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Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!

Aired 10/31/2019

FromDigital Studios

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Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Season 5 Episode 85 | 8m 51s

We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!

When you think “vampire” some of today’s most popular vampires might come to mind. But in the 18th and 19th centuries, when European vampire lore first really took off, they were a bit more...morose and, instead of that crystal-clear skin, they appeared kind of sickly with a reddish complexion. We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!

Aired 10/31/2019

FromDigital Studios

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Reactions

Where Did the Vampire Lore Come From?

Season 5 Episode 85 | 8m 51s

When you think “vampire” some of today’s most popular vampires might come to mind. But in the 18th and 19th centuries, when European vampire lore first really took off, they were a bit more...morose and, instead of that crystal-clear skin, they appeared kind of sickly with a reddish complexion. We unpack the chemistry that may have inspired one of our favorites: the vampire!

Aired 10/31/2019

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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