The Fascinating Archaeology of Vampire Burials

Across Europe, archaeologists have uncovered mysterious graves — skeletons buried with stakes through their chests or stones in their mouths. In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of archaeology, superstition, and the fear of the undead. From medieval burial practices to modern scientific analysis, discover how legends of vampires may have arisen from misunderstood diseases, decomposition, and cultural beliefs about death.
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The real archaeology behind “vampire burials”
What these archaeological discoveries tell us about ancient fears
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00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - A word from our Sponsor - AncientCyprus.com
02:51 - What is a vampire burial?
03:36 - The mythology of vampires
06:15 - The vampires of Kaldus
07:38 - The vampire of Pien
08:51 - The vampires of Drawsko
10:34 - The medieval pirate vampire mayor of Sozopol
12:25 - The vampire of Nessebar
13:36 - Child vampires in Italy
14:57 - The vampire of Venice
16:20 - When did vampires become popular?
17:08 - How archaeologists identify vampires
19:44 - Conclusion