E178 Origins of Vampires

Then Again

In this episode, journey with us as we revisit a previous program centered on the origins of vampires. During the program, we engaged in enlightening conversations with two distinguished experts: Dr. Mark Waddell, a professor specializing in science and medicine at Michigan State University, and Dr. Jill Galvin, a professor of literature from Ohio State University. Dr. Waddell examines the influence of science and medicine on vampire folklore in the early modern period. Dr. Galvin, on the other hand, explains the ideology of the infamous Dracula as a byronic hero.