Uncover the real blood-soaked history of vampires in this chilling video. Discover the truth about these mythical creatures and their presence among us. Are vampires purely based in folklore? Should we be questioning where the idea of a vampire came from and how it spanned across entire continents and centuries? What if I told you that vampires might be living among us today? Let’s deep dive into the ancient history of vampires, learning how the blood sucking creatures were created. And then let’s get into the modern day vampires, and why some people believe they walk among us! Tune in for this week's "Paranormal History" documentary on Vampires!

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References: https://www.tiktok.com/@fatgirlfreestyle https://www.tiktok.com/@essencecreations27 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rs-z_bEHahEsL8uNRySig92yuxrvUA15cwJ3CPqwbIQ/edit?usp=sharing 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - The Big Question? 01:22 - Origins 02:48 - Ancient Vampires 03:17 - Ancient Greece 06:07 - Ancient Egypt 07:15 - Ancient India 08:00 - Mesopotamia & The Bible 13:14 - Current Era (AD) 15:02 - Slavic Region 18:15 - Vlad the Impaler 18:48 - Elizabeth Bathory (Blood Countess) 20:20 - Vampire Treatises 24:37 - Vampire Hysteria 25:02 - The Vampire Controversy 28:52 - New England Vampire Panic 30:29 - 20th & 21st Century Media 32:00 - Novella: The Vampyre 32:44 - Bram Stoker's Dracula 34:04 - Vampires Living Among Us 34:22 - Anne Rice & New Orleans 36:16 - TikTok Testimonials 48:44 - Vampire: The Masquerade 49:40 - The Lifestyle: Perfect Hunting Grounds 51:29 - Honorable Mentions 54:27 - Final Thoughts? 55:53 - Goodnight!