About this episode

This episode explores the legend of Mercy Brown and the vampire hysteria in 19th century New England.

Were vampires stalking small towns in New England at the turn of the 19th century? Villages were wracked by a wasting death. Friends and neighbors watched in horror as loved ones withered away. Only vampires could be responsible for such a slow, tormenting death, that turned healthy people into gaunt figures haunting their hometown. This week's legend is: The Consumption of Mercy Brown.

People in this episode

Hosts: Caron, Angela

Topics covered

• vampires
• New England folklore
• 19th century
• death
• superstition

Keywords

• vampires
• Mercy Brown
• New England
• folklore
• 19th century
• death
• superstition

Mentioned in this episode

Places: New England

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