Most people believe zombies are a recent phenomenon that grew
out of comic books, movies and TV. The truth is very different.
ZOMBIES: A LIVING HISTORY explores the real story of zombies
beginning at the dawn of civilization and continuing right
through to today.The first written reference to zombies can be
found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, mankind's oldest work of
literature. A look both the old and new testaments of The Bible
reveals numerous stories of the undead. ZOMBIES: A LIVING
HISTORY details how Europe's Black Plague became one of the most
prolific periods for myths and legends about zombies. Find out
why Viking legends believed zombies were nearly indestructible
except by decapitation or immolation. Examine other zombie
legends from around the world, including secret stories of
China's Terra Cotta Warriors and the voodoo rituals of Haiti.
See how modern science added a whole new twist on zombies
beginning with Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. ZOMBIES: A LIVING
HISTORY goes on a journey more than 5,000 yea