Romanian Folklore Predates Stoker’s Vampire
Horde Monster Fact #15: Romanian Folklore Predates Stoker's Vampire
The strigoi of Romanian folklore, restless spirits or undead beings said to torment the living, are widely considered a direct influence on Bram Stoker’s vision of Dracula.
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The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Found by Accident
Bible Fact #15: The Dead Sea Scrolls Were Found by Accident
In 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in caves near Qumran, reportedly after a shepherd searching for a lost goat threw a rock into a cave and heard it strike pottery. They include the oldest known manuscripts of the Old Testament.
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Wicked Turned the Witch Into a Tragic Hero
Wizard of Oz Fact #21: Wicked Turned the Witch Into a Tragic Hero
The musical ‘Wicked,’ based on Gregory Maguire’s novel, reframes the Wicked Witch of the West as Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman whose green skin leads to prejudice and isolation. The show’s sympathetic portrayal transformed her from a classic villain into one of Broadway’s most complex protagonists.
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Source: Wicked (2003)




