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Why don’t vampires cast reflections?

Eric Nuzum · TED

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About

Exploring the history and evolution of vampire lore, author Eric Nuzum traces the origins of these spooky stories, from misunderstandings of death to the sparkly pop culture icons we know today. Beyond the fangs and garlic, he digs into the deeper, everyday fears that vampires reflect.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TEDxAsburyPark
Speaker
Eric Nuzum
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
History
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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