Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum

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🗓️ 4 March 2025

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect.

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