In 1847, Blackwood's Magazine published a chilling article titled "Letters on the Truths Contained in Popular Superstitions - Vampyrism." This piece explored the eerie world of supposed real vampires uncovered over the previous century. Among the many stories, the tale of the vampire Arnod stood out, illustrating how deeply the fear of vampyrism had penetrated society. The article also revealed how skeptics were often silenced by terrifying experiences, and it described a di

Vampire stories have long fascinated readers, shaping the horror genre and popular culture. While many know Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula or Anne Rice’s novel Interview with the Vampire , the roots of vampire fiction stretch back much earlier. One of the earliest English- language vampire tales is The Unholy Compact Abjured , published in 1825 by French novelist Charles Pigault-Lebrun. This tale stands as the fourth vampire narrative published in English, following The Vampyre

Vampires have fascinated readers for centuries, but few know where the earliest stories truly began. The first half of the 19th century holds the cradle of vampire literature in English, a time when vampires were often called "vampyres" or even thought of as ghosts. This period shaped much of what we now recognize as classic vampire lore. Andrew Barger's newly published anthology, The Best Vampire Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Vampire Anthology , brings these forgotten tales b

Vampires have long fascinated readers and viewers, but not all vampires are created equal. After years of sparkling, brooding, and friendly vampires dominating pop culture, a shift is underway. The old-school vampires of Victorian literature, the ones who embody darkness and menace, are making a comeback. This change reflects a growing weariness with the modern vampire archetypes and a renewed appreciation for the classic, evil creatures of the night. The Rise and Fall of Vam