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17th-Century Polish Burial Reveals Anti-Vampire Rituals

Archaeologists uncovered a teenage girl's remains secured with a toe padlock and a sickle across the neck, reflecting historical fears.

28 Aug, 13:36 — 28 Aug, 13:36
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Polish “vampire” burial sheds light on 17th-century efforts to keep the dead in their graves

The remains of a teenage girl were found with a padlock fastened to her toe and a sickle placed across her neck.

By Alicja Ptak

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