Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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The legend of vampires is centuries old, but it was Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula that shaped the modern image of the blood-sucking count. Inspired by Eastern European folklore and possibly the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, Count Dracula became a symbol of fear, mystery, and eternal life. This episode traces the vampire myth from ancient legends to Gothic literature and pop culture, revealing how the undead have continued to haunt our imagination.

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