A (Queer) History of Vampires!

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Hi friends!

This week we had a special conversation about the history of vampires! We talked about the roots of the myths and what has led to their existence in folklore, along with what brought the legends to the United States and made them take root in our culture here. We also discussed the medical reasons for the beliefs in vampires and the scientific reasons behind these beliefs.

Finally, we dug into the crossover from myth to media and the way vampires have come to exist in modern storytelling! We chatted about early vampire stories like Carmilla and Manor, and their queer roots, along with other stories with social or political themes. We talked about the creators of these stories and some of the queer roots vampires have, and how the perceptions of vampires have changed and adapted in media over time.

Also, Nell gave a v ...