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Secrets of the Dead
Vampire Legend
Season 15
Episode 1
Follow scientists as they uncover “deviant” burials dating back to medieval England, pointing to a belief that the dead could rise from their graves. Predating Eastern European legend, these discoveries force a re-examination of modern vampire lore.
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Uncover the mystery behind the discovery of more than 50 "vampire" burials.
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