Grave Endeavours

As its Halloween this week, I thought that you may be interested to read about Vampires (something to really sink your teeth into!!)

Over the summer, I saw an archaeology/history documentary about the vampire graves which had recently been discovered in Bulgaria near the black sea town of Sozopol. I found the documentary very interesting, as it gave me an entirely different view on what a vampire is, it also gave it a certain amount of reality, these ‘vampires’ really were seen as a threat to people, they weren’t just creatures of fiction.

The remains of a female 'vampire' from 16th-century Venice, buried with a brick in her mouth to prevent her feasting on plague victims

Archaeologists had found two skeletons from the medieval period, which had iron rods pierced through their chests; this was done to "supposedly stop them from turning into vampires". The discovery of the skeletons shows that this pagan ritual was very common, especially in small villages, and that it was still happening at the end of the 1800’s. Bulgaria is home to approximately 100 known 'vampire' burials. This makes them fascinating for anyone interested in archaeology, folklore or anthropology. 

A vampire Skeleton found in Bulgaria

As well as the program, which initially got me interested in these 'vampire burials', this month’s Current World Archaeology magazine, also carried an article entitled 'Vampires, Slayers and False Accusations' by Chris Catling. In the article it states, that there are only two 'types' of Vampire, the fictional variety - "handsome, debonair, usually wears a silk lined clock, has a slight Slavic accent, perhaps a small moustache.... (and) then there's the real thing. The Real thing? No, of course not. They don't exist". 

If you are interested in finding out more The National Geographic Channel also did a programme on the Vampire Skeletons follow the link for more information ---> http://natgeotv.com/uk/vampire-skeletons-mystery

MUSE AT THE O2!!!

On a completely different note, this weekend I went to see Muse with my friends at the O2!! Muse where AMAZING and the O2 was a great venue to see one of my favourite bands and newly voted 'Best Band in the World Today’ by Q Magazine.

 Although getting to the O2 turned out to be more of a chore than expected, as not all the underground was working, it did gave us the opportunity to get fit with an unexpected walk!! And it was also sooo worth it, as Muse played all my favourite tracks including, unnatural selection, supremacy and panic station, and we were able to get really close to the front. I would highly recommend a Muse concert to anyone who loves live rock music and a fantastic night out. I would also really recommend ALL their music, but especially their brand new album ‘The 2^ND Law’.

  

OTHER 'FANG'TASTIC STUFF:

·        Eastbourne Ancestors, will soon be making their debut on BBC TV Programme Inside out, which will be on BBC1 19:30pm Monday 5th November. 

·        I have also added some crazy new snaps, from last week’s blog, so go and check them out. I would like to thank Hayley for taking and sending them to me. Go check out her blog here>http://osteoarch.wordpress.com/

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