Why did this 5th-century child get a 'vampire burial'? - Futurity

Romans may have buried the 10-year-old with a stone in his or her mouth to keep the child from rising from the dead to spread malaria to the living.

March 1, 2023: Volume XCI, No. 5 by Kirkus Reviews - Issuu

How death is changing in the United States - Futurity

Grim Vampire Child Burial in Poland Featured “Anti-Vampire” Padlock

An ancient child's 'vampire burial' included steps to prevent resurrection

Vampire child' with padlocked ankle dug up in 17th-century cemetery

Archaeologists find 'vampire burial' site of a child feared capable of rising from the dead

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Vampire' child grave discovered in 17th-century cursed cemetery

400-Year-Old 'Vampire Child' Was Buried with Their Foot Padlocked so They Wouldn't Rise from the Grave

Inside 'child vampire' graveyard where victims were buried with knives across throats to 'stop them coming back to life

Ancient Egyptian villa reveals rare family shrine - Futurity