Vampires: Fact, Fiction or Folklore?
From Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1897 to the modern phenomena of Twilight, The Vampire Diaries, and True Blood, the legend of the vampire lives on. But how real are these mythical creatures? In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we delve into whether any aspects of the vampire myth are based in reality... Cast List: Jamie Theakston: Investigative reporter Deborah Hyde: Editor, The Skeptic Magazine Ross Andrews: Author & Historian Andrew Gough: Writer, presenter and editor of The Heretic Magazine Richard Felix: A historian and lecturer specialising in local and paranormal history Heather Osborn: Author & Historian Lynn Picknett: Historian and researcher specialising in exposing historical conspiracies. She is also the co-author of several notable works Bozhidar Dimitrov: Director, Sozopol Museum David Farrant: Vampire Hunter Aro Draven: Contemporary Vampire Lia Benninghof: Contemporary Vampire Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices