S2 Ep36: Mercy Brown & The New England Vampire Panic

<div>The cultural fear of vampires stretches back centuries throughout Europe, but in the continental U.S. it took seed from another fear entirely: tuberculosis. The New England Vampire Panic of the 19th-century was a reaction to a deadly disease so mysterious it needed a scapegoat. Enter: the Brown family of Exeter, Rhode Island –specifically a young daughter whose body civilians would use to justify a monster of their own making. <br> <br> This week's sponsors:<br> <br> Béis - Right now, Béis is offering our listeners 15% off their first purchase by visiting <a href="https://beistravel.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_campaign=strange">BeisTravel.com/STRANGE</a>.<br> <br> Miracle Made - Go to <a href="https://try.miraclebrand.co/sheets/ksp-v15/?utm_source=Podcast_strange&amp;utm_medium=Podcasting&amp;utm_campaign=strange">TryMiracle.com/STRANGE</a> and use code <strong>STRANGE</strong> at checkout to claim your free 3-piece towel set and save over 40% off. </div>