Pursuit of the Paranormal — The Dark History of Vampires: Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Mercy Brown & The Origins of Vampire Myths

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The Dark History of Vampires: Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Mercy Brown & The Origins of Vampire Myths

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Where did vampires really come from? And why have humans been afraid of them for thousands of years? From ancient Mesopotamia and Eastern European folklore to Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Mercy Brown and modern vampire culture, this episode explores the dark and fascinating history behind one of the world's most…

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