The Prince of Fear: Vlad the Impaler
Few rulers in history have inspired as much terror as Vlad the Impaler, the fifteenth-century prince of Wallachia whose brutality helped inspire the legend of Dracula. But behind the monstrous reputation was a ruler caught between powerful empires, political betrayal, and a desperate struggle to maintain control. In this episode of The House of Strange, we explore the true history of Vlad III, from his childhood as an Ottoman hostage to his ruthless punishments, his daring nighttime attack against Sultan Mehmed II, and the infamous Forest of the Impaled, where thousands were reportedly…
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