Halloween Special: Vampires and Belief in 18th Century Central Europe

Activity Type: 
Lecture
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Presenter: 
Dr. Attila Kenyeres
Date: 
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 18:00 to 19:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Zoom
Contact Person: 
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

UCIS Unit: 
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
European Studies Center
Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs
World Regions: 
Europe
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
Yes
Pitt Grad Students: 
1
University Calendar ID: 
38191286901785