John Blair's 'Killing the Dead': A Gory History of Vampires

The article explores the historical and cultural origins of vampire beliefs across different societies, highlighting how fears of the undead have led to exhumations and rituals to prevent the dead from harming the living, and argues that such practices are often therapeutic responses to societal stresses. It also critiques Bram Stoker's Dracula as being disconnected from actual historical beliefs.