Dracula was Real & Just as Terrifying!

About this episode

This episode explores the dark history of Vlad Tepes, the real-life inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Here’s the story of one of the most brutal leaders in world history, Vlad “The Impaler” Tepes. How it’s undeniable he’s the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This episode features interesting and brutally dark history of the feared (and beloved) once leader of today’s Romania. --- COMMENT AND READ ARTICLES CONTACT FORM *INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC BY ANDREW MROZOWSKI

People in this episode

Host: Daniel

Topics covered

• Vlad Tepes
• Dracula
• history
• Romania
• spirituality
• leadership
• horror

Keywords

• Vlad Tepes
• Dracula
• Bram Stoker
• Romania
• history
• horror
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bram Stoker

Books & works: Dracula

Places: Romania

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