The real-life diseases that spread the vampire myth
Source: BBC
Vampire stories began way before Dracula. Find out about the real-life afflictions that made people believe frightening tales.
Vampire stories began way before Dracula. Find out about the real-life afflictions that made people believe frightening tales.
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