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Wednesday, October 27

Halloween Special: Vampires and Belief in 18th Century Central Europe
Time:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Dr. Attila Kenyeres
Location:
Zoom
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies, European Studies Center and Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
Contact:
Sera Passerini
Contact Email:
smp125@pitt.edu

Join Hungarian Fulbright Visiting Professor Dr. Attila Kenyeres for a spooky evening to explore the myth and history behind famous vampires in Central Europe. Learn about state policies to contain vampirism in the Habsburg empire and ask how world press coverage of vampires influenced imaginaries of Central Europe while shaping our modern culture.

This is a hybrid event. In-person attendance is limited. Please indicate your preferred method of attendance by registering.

Register here: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcofuihrj4jGNFl4LoJUbFbMKje8HCUcEgv