83. Vlad The Impaler | The Christian Prince Who Brutally Held Back Muslim Invaders

About this episode

This episode explores the historical figure Vlad The Impaler and his role in resisting Muslim invaders during the 15th century.

Support The Lion and The Bear: Give Online: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UBPUM8A8KQU4Y MTN Ops: https://rstr.co/mtnops/20135 Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FATHERFULL?ref=dashboard-header Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drakeholderman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drake.holderman/ Vlad the Impaler is remembered as a monster. History tells a harder truth. In the 15th century, as the Ottoman Empire surged westward, one small Christian borderlan...

People in this episode

Host: Drake Holderman

Topics covered

• Christian history
• Vlad The Impaler
• Ottoman Empire
• religion
• cultural impact

Keywords

• Vlad The Impaler
• Ottoman Empire
• Christianity
• history
• religion

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Organizations: Ottoman Empire

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