Why we’re still obsessed with vampires

Science Quickly · Oct 30, 2026 · 20m

In this Halloween special episode of Science Quickly, host Rachel Feltman explores why our fascination with vampires refuses to die. We dive into the spooky history of vampires—from tuberculosis outbreaks in the 18th and 19th centuries to sexy pop culture icons—and examine what our collective obsession with them says about us.

Recommended Reading:

Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire. Aaron Mahnke. Running Press Adult, 2026

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