Long before Dracula turned the vampire into a global icon, cultures around the world told dark stories about blood-drinking spirits, undead predators, and night creatures that preyed on the living.

Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for Episodes 1-5 of Vampire Academy.The Vampire Academy universe has expanded recently with the release of a new series on Peacock. In this world, Moroi, ...

Vampires have haunted and fascinated us for centuries, casting a chilling presence in mythology and folklore. In this video, we explore iconic vampiric beings from cultures across the globe—from the ...