This is an audio reading, with some commentary, of my historical essay on Vlad The Impaler. This audio is only an excerpt of the essay, which includes many pictures, maps, and a note on the historical sources. If you’re interested in what you hear, read the essay, it goes on to explain some of the political intrigue behind the scenes of these events.

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