Battling Vampires (and Tuberculosis) in the 19th Century
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Battling Vampires (and Tuberculosis) in the 19th Century

37:15 Feb 3, 2025
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Did a deadly disease spark the legend of vampires? Or were bloodthirsty creatures really lurking in the shadows? We learn how the rampant spread of the "wasting disease" (tuberculosis) contributed to mass panic and vampire hysteria in the nineteenth century. Leave us a review -- it helps the show! :)Follow Us 30MorbidMinutesElyse WillemsJessica VasamiMusic by Casey Edwards - @ComposerCasey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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