# Why don’t vampires cast reflections? | Eric Nuzum

An episode of [TED Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/470623173), 4 Mar 2025, 12 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67585b08102e6d4448d360b1/e/67c1f74d8a16e0b9768cb0b2/media.mp3

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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