S2 Ep36: Mercy Brown & The New England Vampire Panic

The cultural fear of vampires stretches back centuries throughout Europe, but in the continental U.S. it took seed from another fear entirely: tuberculosis. The New England Vampire Panic of the 19th-century was a reaction to a deadly disease so mysterious it needed a scapegoat. Enter: the Brown family of Exeter, Rhode Island –specifically a young daughter whose body civilians would use to justify a monster of their own making. This week's sponsors: Béis - Right now, Béis is offering our listeners 15% off their first purchase by visiting BeisTravel.com/STRANGE. Miracle Made - Go to TryMiracle.com/STRANGE and use code STRANGE at checkout to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. 

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