Another Vamp Bites the Dust (part 2) - Trowel 18

It’s time for part two of our discussion with forensic anthropologist, osteoarchaeologist, and conservator Jessica van Dam, as we discuss the issue of vampire teeth. Are there archaeological examples of vampires in the real world? (Spoiler: yes) Can we look at bones to see what happened to that person in life? (Spoiler: yes) Do vampire teeth and hair continue to grow once they become vampires? (Spoiler: we have no idea, but have great fun discussing it!)

Links

• News article on Roman burial with a flat stone in the mouth

• News article on burial with a sickle over her neck

• News article on the “Vampire of Venice”

• News article on the “Vampire of Lugnano”

• Video explaining “dendrochronology for teeth”

• Jessica's Website

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