Episode 43 - Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula

This week, Michelle tells us all about the life and violent times of Vlad III (aka Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula aka Vlad Tepes aka the Prince of Walachia aka the man with many names). Even with all those names, he is best known for….you guessed it…his love of impalement. He was constantly on the defense from enemies and what did he do? Vlad chose cruelty and some pretty extreme tactics to try to scare away those that opposed him.

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Sources:

• NBCnews.com - ‘Vlad the Impaler: The real Dracula was absolutely vicious’ by Marc Lallanilla - Last Accessed on May 3rd, 2022

• LiveScience.com - ‘Vlad the Impaler: The real Dracula’ by Marc Lallanilla & Callum McKelvie - Last Accessed on May 3rd, 2022

• AllThatsInteresting.com - ‘The Terrifying True Story Of Vlad The Impaler — History’s Real Dracula’ by John Kuroski - Last Accessed on May 3rd, 2022

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• NationalGeographic.co.uk - ‘Vlad the Impaler's thirst for blood was an inspiration for Count Dracula’ by Juan Jose Sanchez Arreseigor - Last Accessed on May 3rd, 2022

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• Owlcation.com - ‘25 Facts About Vlad Tepes the Impaler’ by Thomas Swan - Last Accessed on May 3rd, 2022