Vlad the Impaler
What shaped Vlad the Impaler’s ruthlessness?
4.5 (32)
31 mins
Explore the brutal reign of Vlad the Impaler and his quest for power in a dangerous time. Discover the roots of Vlad’s infamous cruelty shaped by captivity, war, and political struggle. Learn about the mix of history and myth that created the dark legend of Dracula.
Ep 1:
Birth of the Dragon's Son
From a hostage prince to a vengeful ruler, discover how betrayal, captivity, and a cursed family name forged the man who would become Vlad the Impaler.
Ep 2:
Forest of the Impaled
Step into Vlad's reign of calculated terror, where forests of impaled bodies and gruesome spectacles reveal the brutal logic behind his infamous methods.
Ep 3:
The Myth Behind the Monster
Uncover how a Wallachian warlord became a vampire legend, and why separating propaganda from truth reshapes our understanding of the real Dracula.
Ep 4:
Death of the Impaler
In his final, desperate battle, Vlad meets an end as violent as his legend—and begins his transformation from ruthless prince to eternal myth.
Discussions (12)
Sage
Level 9 · 9 mo agoHard disagree on the misunderstood genius angle. Impaling twenty thousand people isn't 4D chess. It is just sadism. You can defend a border without boiling people alive. The guy was just a monster.
Heath
Level 4 · 8 mo agocalling his goals modern is a huge reach. you don't need a forest of impaled corpses to fix corruption. dude was just a sadist with a crown
Vincent
Level 4 · 8 mo ago20k stakes is a lot of lumber. With current prices that forest would cost a fuckin fortune lol
