"Polish Grave Unlocks Ancient Supernatural Beliefs with Child's Padlocked Resting Place"

Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the remains of a 17th-century child buried with a padlock to prevent it from rising as a vampire. The child's grave, found in a cemetery in the village of Pien, is part of a burial ground for rejected individuals who were feared both in life and after death. The burial practices, including the use of stones placed on various body parts, reflect the belief in supernatural forces and the fear of contact with the deceased. This discovery sheds light on ancient beliefs in vampires as Halloween approaches.