The Iconic Bats & Spiders of Halloween: From Medieval Woodcuts to Modern Memes

In this episode we trace how bats and spiders rose from 19th‑century illustrations and Victorian gothic literature into the everyday spooky imagery that defines Halloween—examining the roles of Dracula, candy marketers, and internet culture in cementing these symbols.

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