In this episode of the Resurrectionist podcast, host Megan McGrath interviews Polina Ignatova, a medieval historian with a focus on the narratives of the walking dead in medieval English texts. The conversation explores Polina's research on the symbolic roles of aquatic animals, the differences between medieval walking dead and modern zombies, and the complexities of ghost narratives. They discuss the origins of the walking dead, the agency of the undead, and archaeological insights into burial practices. The episode also touches on romantic relationships between the living and the dead, revealing the fascinating intersections of history, literature, and horror studies.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest Infohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ignatova/https://ecp.ep.liu.se/index.php/ircc/article/view/1166https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/renaissance-quarterly/article/abs/companion-to-death-burial-and-remembrance-in-late-medieval-and-early-modern-europe-c-13001700-philip-booth-and-elizabeth-tingle-eds-leiden-brill-2021-xviii-511-pp-229/CEDF8E4D775664DB2D928D422736ED20MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/