Elizabeth Bathory – Mack's Musings

By Starry Nights October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

Stay Alive-A Cautionary Tale

Malcolm in the Middle was one of the many staples of my childhood. Its whimsey and humor brought heart and levity to many households in the early 2000s. I got … Continue reading Stay Alive-A Cautionary Tale

By Mack Veltman November 21, 2020October 15, 2022

The History of Vampires in Popular Culture

Contemporary vampire stories are fascinating because of their roots in real-world beliefs and the sheer amount of movies, television shows, novels, and other media featuring the creatures of the night. … Continue reading The History of Vampires in Popular Culture

By Mack Veltman October 2, 2018June 3, 2022

Debunking the myth of the Blood Countess

We’ve all heard the stories before. The Blood Countess, Elizabeth Bathory, bathing in virgin blood to retain her youth and beauty, savagely torturing, mutilating, and killing over 600 young women, … Continue reading Debunking the myth of the Blood Countess