Halloween monsters: The myths and folklore behind Halloween’s most infamous figures
From vampires to witches and werewolves, here's how they became Halloween monsters.
Tag: vampire
Vampire bats make friends in captivity — and keep them after release
A new study looking into social bonding dynamics for vampire bats reports that friendships they make in captivity are likely ...
Archaeologists discover Roman-age burial site of “vampire-child”
Strap your seatbelts, it's creepy time.
New research reveals the origins of the Polish “vampires”
Middle Age Europe was a place ruled by superstition and mythical beliefs - at least some parts of it were. ...
Vampire parasitic plants ‘sweet talk’ victims via DNA communication
A parasitic plant called the dodder, which essentially acts like a 'vampire' upon its unsuspecting prey. A new research found ...
Ancient ‘vampires’ found in Bulgaria
Bulgarian archaeologists have unearthed centuries-old skeletons treated for vampirism: pinned through their chests with iron rods, a practice thought to ...
So-called vampire found in mass grave
Whether it's due to novels and movies or some morbid fascination, more and more people seem to be fascinated about ...