Vampires: Folklore, fantasy, and fact Michael Molina

Dig into the science and superstition behind the myth of vampires, and how it has persisted from ancient Mesopotamia to today. The myth of the bloodsucking vampire has stalked humans from ancient Mesopotamia to 18thcentury Eastern Europe, but it has differed in the terrifying details. So, how did we arrive at the popular image we know, love and fear today And what truly makes a vampire Michael Molina digs up the science and the superstition. Lesson by Michael Molina, animation by The Moving Company Animation Studio. Support Our NonProfit Mission Support us on Patreon: Check out our merch: Connect With Us Sign up for our newsletter: Follow us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Peep us on Instagram: Keep Learning View full lesson: Dig deeper with additional resources: