Archaeologists excavating a burial site in Croatia have uncovered intriguing evidence of strange historical burial customs that seem to reflect a belief in the supernatural. The remains of the deceased were intentionally repositioned, and two large stones were placed at the head and feet. This unusual discovery suggests that the individual may have been thought to be a "vampire," a theory seemingly supported by additional anthropological analysis of the skeleton.

According to the Serbian-language website Sve o Arheologiji (All About Archaeology), the grave was excavated last year at the Rašaška (also known as Račeša) archaeological site, which is located approximately 70 miles (112 kilometers) southeast of Zagreb, Croatia. Experts estimate the burial dates from the 13th to the 16th centuries, as medieval traditions persisted longer in this region compared to other parts of Europe.

The study of the skeleton was published in the Proceedings of the Scientific Conference, Military Orders and Their Heritage. The research explores potential reasons behind postmortem alterations, proposing that the burial could reflect either the deceased's social standing or concerns about vampirism—with the latter possibility considered the most likely.