Try now

Listen and read

Step into an infinite world of stories

  • Read and listen as much as you want
  • Over 950 000 titles
  • Exclusive titles + Storytel Originals
  • Easy to cancel anytime
Try now
image.devices-Singapore 2x
Cover for A History of the Undead: Mummies, Vampires and Zombies
Try now

A History of the Undead: Mummies, Vampires and Zombies

Try now
Language
English
Format
Category

Non-Fiction

A history of Western culture's fascination with undead creatures in film and television.

Are you a fan of the undead? Watch lots of mummy, zombie and vampire movies and TV shows? Have you ever wondered if they could be "real?"

This book, A History of the Undead, unravels the truth behind these popular reanimated corpses.

Starting with the common representations in Western media through the decades, we go back in time to find the origins of the myths. Using a combination of folklore, religion and archaeological studies we find out the reality behind the walking dead. You may be surprised at what you find . . .

© 2021 Pen & Sword History (Ebook): 9781526769077

Release date

Ebook: 15 March 2021

Tags

Others also enjoyed ...

  1. The Trials of Orpheus: Poetry, Science, and the Early Modern Sublime
    The Trials of Orpheus: Poetry, Science, and the Early Modern Sublime Jenny C. Mann
  2. As a City on a Hill: The Story of America's Most Famous Lay Sermon
    As a City on a Hill: The Story of America's Most Famous Lay Sermon Daniel T. Rodgers
  3. Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals
    Kickstart Blockchain and Cryptography Fundamentals Prof. Veerendra Jain
  4. The Human Chord
    The Human Chord Algernon Blackwood
  5. Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes
    Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes Angela E. Douglas
  6. Ultimate Pentesting for Web Applications
    Ultimate Pentesting for Web Applications Dr. Rohit Gautam
  7. Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach: Using digital collectables to enhance your independent comic business
    Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach: Using digital collectables to enhance your independent comic business Greg Tjosvold
  8. Patterns of Development in Latin America: Poverty, Repression, and Economic Strategy
    Patterns of Development in Latin America: Poverty, Repression, and Economic Strategy John Sheahan
  9. X and the City: Modeling Aspects of Urban Life
    X and the City: Modeling Aspects of Urban Life John Adam
  10. Fokker C.11w
    Fokker C.11w Edwin Hoogschagen
  11. Horses and Riders: A Collection
    Horses and Riders: A Collection Rolf Boldrewood

Start with these

View all titles
  1. The Tenant
    The Tenant Freida McFadden
    3.9
  2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone J.K. Rowling
    4.7
  3. Quicksilver: The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1
    Quicksilver: The Fae & Alchemy Series, Book 1 Callie Hart
    4.4
  4. 弟弟不要怕
    弟弟不要怕 小邝
    5
  5. The Hunger Games
    The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins
    4.7
  6. Shield of Sparrows
    Shield of Sparrows Devney Perry
    4.5
  7. HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE
    HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE Dale Carnegie
    4.3
  8. Never Lie
    Never Lie Freida McFadden
    3.9
  9. Twisted Love
    Twisted Love Ana Huang
    3.7
  10. Summer in the City: A Novel
    Summer in the City: A Novel Alex Aster
    3.6
  11. From Blood and Ash (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: Blood and Ash 1
    From Blood and Ash (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: Blood and Ash 1 Jennifer L. Armentrout
    4.3
  12. The Doll's House: A BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from Natasha Boydell for 2025
    The Doll's House: A BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from Natasha Boydell for 2025 Natasha Boydell
    4
  13. No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline: The Power of Self-Discipline; 21 Ways to Achieve Lasting Happiness and Success
    No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline: The Power of Self-Discipline; 21 Ways to Achieve Lasting Happiness and Success Brian Tracy
    4.2
  14. A Court of Thorns and Roses (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: A Court of Thorns and Roses 1
    A Court of Thorns and Roses (1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 Sarah J. Maas
    4.3
  15. Ratburger
    Ratburger David Walliams
    4.5

Features:

  • Over 950 000 titles

  • Kids Mode (child safe environment)

  • Download books for offline access

  • Cancel anytime

Most popular

Unlimited

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$12.98 /month
3 days for free

  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Bi-yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$69 /6 months
14 days for free
Save 11%

  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Unlimited Yearly

For those who want to listen and read without limits.

S$119 /year
14 days for free
Save 24%

  • 1 account

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

Try now

Family

For those who want to share stories with family and friends.

From S$14.90/month

  • 2-3 accounts

  • Unlimited Access

  • Unlimited listening

  • Cancel anytime

2 accounts

S$14.90 /month
Try now
Company
Explore
Useful links
Language and region

  • English

  • Singapore

  • App Store
  • Google Play
Follow us