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Vlad the Impaler: The REAL Dracula


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When you think of classic horror, Marie Shelly’s Frankenstein and Bram Stoker’s Dracula are probably two of the first that come to mind. The devious and suave Dracula has been made dozens of appearances and had many re-imaginings since its 1897 conception. But Dracula isn't just some literary creation—his mythos stems from the incredibly savage, and incredibly violent "Vlad the Impaler" AKA "Vlad Dracula" who was famous for, well you guessed it—impaling people

In today's Deep Dive, learn all about Vlad the Impaler and his influence on Bram Stoker's iconic character—Dracula.


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      Strange As Fiction: TV + Movie News and Discussions!By Austin Miller