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3 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
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2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
2 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
3 episodes with Vlad the Impaler
A major thank you to this community for sponsoring today's stream. In this stream I dive into the life and history surrounding Dracula, Vlad III Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler. After presenting his life and the legends surrounding him I ask, was he a Hero, monster, or Orthodox Saint? Make sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. God Bless
More about space clearing or to book a space clearing assessment: https://spaceclearingacademy.com.Exploring Bran Castle: Dracula Lore, Vlad the Impaler, and the Castle's Unsettling Energy.Lais Stephan, the host of the Happy Home space-clearing podcast and guest Jane travel from Budapest to Romania to visit Bran Castle, popularly linked to Dracula, to sense its energy and discuss the history behind Vlad the Impaler. They describe immediate dark, claustrophobic feelings upon entering, a sense of many spirits, and increasingly creepy rooms featuring projected hauntings (including the “white ladies”), a sarcophagus display, and an “impaled” exhibit tied to Vlad's torture method. Jane outlines Vlad's life, Ottoman hostage years, family murders, campaigns, imprisonment, and death, plus stories of a “forest” of thousands of impaled bodies and paintings of him dining among corpses, which they connect to Bram Stoker's inspiration. In meditation, the host perceives Vlad's angry presence, chooses not to clear the castle, and notes a more compassionate spirit associated with Princess Ileana..00:00 Impaler Dinner Legend00:34 Podcast Intro Setup01:27 Why Visit Bran Castle02:35 Meet Jane Past Hauntings05:22 Vampire Pop Culture Roots06:42 Bram Stoker Origins Theory07:51 Arrival in Brasov Journey08:51 First Steps Dark Energy10:47 Haunted Rooms White Ladies12:46 Impaled Room Explained14:24 Vlad the Impaler Timeline17:15 Aftermath Violence Legacy17:30 Vlad the Hero Debate18:11 Forest of the Impaled19:07 Dracula Origins and Legends20:09 Spirits in the Castle21:13 To Clear or Not22:54 Torture Chamber Dread23:33 Imams and Battlefield Healing25:30 Castle Review and Tips27:55 More Haunted Travel Plans28:38 Princess Ileana Presence29:47 Farewell and Next Trips.Connect with Lais:FB: https://www.facebook.com/Laisstephan1.IG: https://www.instagram.com/lais_thehousewhisperer/.What if one small corner of your home could help you release what isn't yours? I created a simple five-day practice for sensitive souls who absorb emotional energy easily..Space Clearing for Empaths includes five guided meditations to help you create an Empath Corner, strengthen your aura, and reset your nervous system. → Explore the book & meditations here.........#spaceclearing #ghosts #earthboundspirits #paranormal #dracula #vampires #brancastle #hauntedplaces
The legend of Dracula didn't spring from one man's imagination — it was forged from centuries of real blood, real terror, and monsters who actually walked the earth.FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula? Hint – it was not, as many believe, Vlad the Impaler. (Bram Stoker's Inspiration) *** Ronald Gene Simmons went on a 16 person murder spree – and 14 of them were his own family. (Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons) *** In the world of Harry Potter, figures like Grindewald and Voldemort meet in dark rooms to work their evil magic plans against those whom they consider enemies. But is there a real-life version of such dark magic meetings? (Grindelwald and Secret Societies) *** A dark figure appears out of nowhere to terrify a man in his own home. (Inter-Dimensional Shadow Person) *** The largest haunted place in the world isn't a house, mansion, asylum, or even a forest or lake– it's a giant cave in Kentucky, and not only is it haunted – it is extremely creepy. (Kentucky's Mammoth Cave)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:38.520 = Show Open00:02:30.763 = Bram Stoker's Inspiration00:11:56.486 = Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons ***00:20:34.361 = Grindelwald and Secret Societies00:27:26.154 = Interdimensional Shadow Person00:32:05.477 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 1 ***01:01:26.174 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 2 ***01:29:18.495 = Kentucky's Mammoth Cave, Part 3 ***01:43:56.374 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons” by Kara Goldfarb: https://tinyurl.com/qnvc2oo“Grindelwald and Secret Societies”: https://tinyurl.com/wm2ka6z“Interdimensional Shadow Person”: https://tinyurl.com/vjgdmva“Bram Stoker's Inspiration” by Doug MacGowan: https://tinyurl.com/y8u4m4mt“Kentucky's Mammoth Cave” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/s6eojxj(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November 10, 2018EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/RealDracula
Luke and Chris discuss Ghosts, Vlad The Impaler and give a Mt Rushmore on Condiments.
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068 - Dracula, Dir. Luc Besson Dracula- A monster who has been floating around in legend and lore for hundreds of years. Historians can trace the origins back to Vlad The Impaler from the 15th century Europe. Similarly, we have many books and media with different version of Dracula and his origins. This version follows the novel more closely with a great cast and a slightly different, more romantic Dracula featured. Don't forget the '92 version from Francis Ford Coppola. 0:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:06:00 - Box Office 0:08:45- Movie Recommendation- Van Helsing, Dir. Stephen Sommers (2004) 0:19:45 - Who Would Anchor a Shared Dark universe? 0:35:30 - Dracula, Dir. Luc Besson Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion. Also Hosted by Christopher Boughan. Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version. Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1
This month, we're tracing the origins of medieval torture, separating myth from documented history, and examining how Vlad the Impaler earned his infamous reputation... one sharpened stake at a time.We're stepping back into a world where power was enforced through fear, justice was measured in pain, and punishment was designed not just to kill, but to be remembered. Medieval Europe was an age of castles and crusades, faith and fealty… and some of the most brutal torture tactics ever devised by human hands.From iron devices meant to terrify as much as they destroyed, to methods engineered for slow, public suffering, torture was both a tool of control and a warning to anyone who dared to disobey. And no figure embodies that legacy more than Vlad III of Wallachia, known to history as Vlad the Impaler.Want to hear other Patreon-exclusive episodes? Join us on Patreon!Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review, or email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Music by Pixabay
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In the last 13 days before Halloween, a different ShortHand will rise from the archives for 24 hours only – before disappearing back into the vault. Get exclusive access to every ShortHand episode ad free only on Amazon Music Unlimited.--To round off our month of spooky eps, our Halloween ShortHand covers the life and afterlife of one of the most sinister, blood-thirstiest bastards in all of human history: Vlad the Impaler, otherwise known as Vlad Dracula.We dig into the legends surrounding the savage ruler – including an al fresco lunch among hundreds of thousands of twitching, impaled enemies – and see how they tie into the modern, blood-sucking vampire legend. Happy Halloween…Exclusive bonus content:Wondery - Ad-free & ShortHandPatreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesFollow us on social media:YouTubeTikTokInstagramVisit our website:WebsiteSources available on redhandedpodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week's case comes from way back in the 1400s. It's a story about a boy surrounded by extreme violence. He returned to his home in Romania to find his family brutally slaughtered. Listen to this week's episode to hear about the horrific acts of violence committed by Vlad III aka Vlad the Impaler. Sources:The German (Saxon) Pamphlets (1460s–1480s) — Printed in Nuremberg & Lübeck, these woodcut pamphlets spread the legend of Vlad's atrocities across Europe, including tales of boiling, mutilations, and the infamous “forest of the impaled.”The Russian Chronicle / “Skazanie o Drakule voevode” (late 15th century) — A Slavic narrative of Vlad's reign, sympathetic to him as a strong ruler against the Ottomans, but still full of detailed executions.Laonikos Chalkokondyles, Histories (1490s) — A Byzantine historian who described Vlad's campaigns and cruelty, especially the confrontation with Sultan Mehmed II.Ottoman chronicles (including accounts by Tursun Beg) — Recorded Vlad's wars with the empire and the shock at his use of mass impalement.Radu R. Florescu & Raymond T. McNally, Dracula: Prince of Many Faces (Little, Brown & Co., 1989) — Classic modern history blending the fact and legend of Vlad III.Elizabeth Miller, Dracula: Sense & Nonsense (Desert Island Books, 2000) — Separates Bram Stoker's fictional Count from the historical Vlad.Matei Cazacu, Dracula (Tallandier, 2004; English translation, Brill, 2017) — A comprehensive biography from a Romanian historian, with close readings of chronicles.Constantin Rezachevici, Vlad the Impaler (Dracula): Between Legend and History (Romanian Academy, 2002) — Focuses on Vlad's reign in Wallachia and his political strategies.Florin Curta, Southeastern Europe in the Middle Ages, 500–1250 (Cambridge University Press, 2006) — Broader context of Wallachia and Ottoman frontier politics.National Museum of Romanian History (Bucharest) — Exhibits on Vlad III and Wallachian history.“The Impaler Prince: Vlad III Dracula” — Smithsonian Magazine, Oct 2011.“Vlad the Impaler: The Real Dracula” — History Extra (BBC History), Oct 2020.
Not many names invoke as much fear and/or dread as Vlad the Impaler - and this guy had TWO super sick nicknames. Why is a lame title like “The Handsome” when you could terrify people with “The Impaler”?.But how exactly does one earn such a name? Well unfortunately Coco is going to tell you in very specific detail EXACTLY how this particular Wallachian prince did, and a whole lot of other things about a guy who led a fascinating and terrible life..From the palaces of the Ottoman Empire, to the forests of Transylvania - from biological and psychological warfare, to feasts with unhappy endings - from the fall of Constantinople to Isabel and Ferdinand, and everything in between, this one has it all!Get ready to be horrified by the life story of a man who became a terror in his own lifetime, and a monster inspiring countless other legends after - the one and only Vlad Dracul. .Follow that up with a Happy Ending with Betsy… you might need it after this one!.AD FREE LISTENING on Patreon as well as tons of extra content!https://www.patreon.com/c/spillthemeadYou can purchase Spill the Mead merchandise https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpilltheMeadPodcast/Find us on Instagram, and Facebook @spillthemeadpodcastFind Madi @myladygervais on InstagramFind Betsy @betsy.hegge on InstagramFind Coco @spill_it_coco on InstagramFind Gabby @so_dym_gabulous on Instagram Find Chris @chrisrileyhistory on InstagramFind Taylor @tjonesarmoredamma on InstagramMusic is composed by Nicholas Leigh nicholasleighmusic.com
We've all been having the best time revisiting different failures within the Dark Universe. This week it's Dracula Untold, a thinly veiled attempt to turn Dracula into a comic book action hero. Which is weird because Dracula already exists in both the Marvel and DC Universes. Anyhoo Luke Evans stars as Vlad The Impaler, a kind and gentle family man who just wants to forget the time he literally impalled 1000 people. BUT THEN an man from his past returns to get all the boys and Vlad's like "NO WAY" and he turns into a Dracula. Other things happen but that's the main thrust of it. Thanks for watching our Caravan Of Garbage reviewSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Halloween season, Tony takes you deep into the terrifying history of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Known for his brutal tactics and chilling reputation, Vlad's reign of fear in 15th-century Wallachia left a legacy drenched in blood and horror. Was he a national hero, a sadistic monster, or both? Discover the true story behind the myth, filled with betrayal, torture, and a legend that still haunts our nightmares. Tony narrates this spine-chilling journey into the life and dark legacy of history's most infamous ruler. #VladTheImpaler #Dracula #ParanormalPodcast #HalloweenSpecial #TrueHistory #DarkLegends #HauntedHistory #TruthBeTold #TonySweetNarrates #ClubParanormalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.
After a week of betrayal, high drama and emotion, Norwich City delivered a clear message at Ewood Park – 'United We Stand'. Josh Sargent's heroics and Vladan Kovacevic's brilliance ensured the Canaries left Lancashire with three precious points in their pocket to help lift a fanbase left reeling by Marcelino Nunez's shock cross-border transfer. Join host Connor Southwell and Paddy Davitt to reflect on more away day delight for Liam Manning's men at Blackburn Rovers. ** Picture: Matt Wilkinson/Focus Images Ltd *** You can also hear the Pink Un Podcast on Norwich's Community radio station, Future Radio 107.8FM. *** To get in touch with the podcast now and in future, send any comments and questions into the crew with an email to norfolksport@archant.co.uk or get in touch with us @pinkun on Twitter, where our direct messages are open. And if you're interested in sponsoring the pod, or placing an advert in one of our shows, email connor.southwell@newsquest.co.uk ALSO FIND US AT THE FOLLOWING: Subscribe: pinkun.com/podcast Twitter: twitter.com/pinkun Facebook: fb.me/thepinkun Instagram: instagram.com/the_pinkun Find more details on how you can sign up to Pink Un + here: https://www.pinkun.com/pinkunplus/ #ncfc #norwichcity #podcast
In an era dominated by sluggers putting up prodigious video game power-numbers, Vladimir Guerrero becomes one of the game's most electrifying players, in defiance of the baseball Gods with his five-tool arsenal of hitting for average, power, baserunning insticts, defense and the intercontinetal ballistic missile, he had for a right arm. His unlikely rise to baseball immortality begins in abject poverty in the Dominican Republic, as a fifth grade dropout, playing baseball in his barefeet on the dusty Dominican sandlots, and drinking rain water from the puddles in the Nizao Bani streets. His batting style was unconventional; See the ball, hit the ball, as hard as humanly possible, as he would swing at virtually any pitch offerred up to him, becoming one of the best bad ball hitters the game has ever seen. He was throwback to a different era of ballplayer, when batting gloves were shunned and pine tar covering the bat and helmet was a badge of honor. This week we follow his incredible baseball journey. #VladimirGuerrero #NizaoBani #DominicanRepublic #WiltonGuerrero #FredFerreira #MontrealExpos #FelipeAlou #PedroMartinez #AnaheimAngels #TexasRangers #BaltimoreOrioles
In an era dominated by sluggers putting up prodigious video game power-numbers, Vladimir Guerrero becomes one of the game's most electrifying players, in defiance of the baseball Gods with his five-tool arsenal of hitting for average, power, baserunning insticts, defense and the intercontinetal ballistic missile, he had for a right arm. His unlikely rise to baseball immortality begins in abject poverty in the Dominican Republic, as a fifth grade dropout, playing baseball in his barefeet on the dusty Dominican sandlots, and drinking rain water from the puddles in the Nizao Bani streets. His batting style was unconventional; See the ball, hit the ball, as hard as humanly possible, as he would swing at virtually any pitch offerred up to him, becoming one of the best bad ball hitters the game has ever seen. He was throwback to a different era of ballplayer, when batting gloves were shunned and pine tar covering the bat and helmet was a badge of honor. This week we follow his incredible baseball journey. #VladimirGuerrero #NizaoBani #DominicanRepublic #WiltonGuerrero #FredFerreira #MontrealExpos #FelipeAlou #PedroMartinez #AnaheimAngels #TexasRangers #BaltimoreOrioles
Join us on the Professor Liberty Podcast as we delve into the chilling history of Vlad the Impaler, the man behind the Dracula legend. Unravel the complex narrative of Vlad III, the ruler of Wallachia, whose brutal methods and defiance against the mighty Ottoman Empire positioned him as a controversial yet pivotal figure in Europe during the 15th century. Was Vlad III a cruel monster or a divine weapon used to thwart the Ottoman horde?
Canon Benjamin Norman, ICKSP formerly served as Chaplain of the ICKSP Oakland Apostolate at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Oakland, California. He was ordained in 2018. In Today's Show: Thanks for the 5-star review! How long should parents wait to baptize their children? Should we pray differently to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit? Does the Holy Spirit choose the Pope, or do Cardinals with free will? As a Catholic, how do you view Martin Luther? Does Canon Law forbid schismatics who have suffered trauma with proof? Is listening to advice from non-Catholics regarding moral life a good thing? Is the sin of presumption committing a sin and thinking you will just confess it later? Was Vlad The Imapler a Christian hero? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
Explore the captivating story of the Romanian revolution of 1989, a pivotal moment shaped by the country's rich history of resisting and embracing external influences. This intricate tapestry of events traces back to the second century AD when the Roman Emperor Trajan conquered the region, leaving an indelible mark in the form of plundered gold. Subsequent waves of invaders, including Goths, Huns, Bulgars, Magyars, and Ottomans, were met with fierce resistance, led by legendary figures like Vlad The Impaler. Each conqueror left behind a lasting legacy, contributing to Romania's unique heterogeneity in a region dominated by homogeneity. While neighboring Slavic countries followed certain paths, Romania charted its own course, embracing Orthodox Christianity while adopting the Latin alphabet. As a result, Romanian stands as the language most closely linked to modern Italian, setting it apart from the predominantly Slavic, Turkic, or Greek languages spoken in the Balkan nations. Join us in this episode as we unravel the complex historical threads that culminated in the Romanian revolution of 1989, shedding light on a nation's enduring spirit of resistance and its quest for a distinct identity. Originally Broadcast in 2022 Sound Effects: Pixabay BBC John Simpson BBC1 News English: Address from the Brandenburg Gate (Berlin Wall). Full text at Wikisource Date12 June 1987SourceUniversity of Virginia Miller Center for Public Affairs President Kennedy's “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech. Transcript available.[1] Date26 June 1963SourceKennedy Presidential Library[2]AuthorJohn F. Kennedy
Send us a textWelcome to Celebrate Poe - Episode 355 - Vlad the Impaler, Part TwoIn the previous episode, I talked excusively about the historical figure - Vlad the Impaler. But in this episode, I want to introduce a literary figure - Dracula - who is often confused with that historical figure - Vlad the Impaler.Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Poe.
Send us a textWelcome to Celebrate Poe - Episode 328 - Vlad the Impaler, Part OneVlad the Impaler was a 15th-century ruler of Wallachia, a historical region in modern-day Romania. His life and reign were marked by political intrigue, military campaigns, and extreme cruelty, earning him a fearsome reputation that persists to this day. Vlad's legacy is deeply tied to his brutal methods of punishment, particularly impalement, which has made him both a national hero in Romania and he is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's fictional vampire, Count Dracula.Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Poe.
This week Aaron explores the life, legend and legacy of Vlad Dracula III and the boys explore to what extent the 15th century ruler of Wallachia influenced Bram Stoker's novel! Vlad cuts an equally chilling figure as a daring, sadistic, brutal ruler and military leader - with a flare for unfathomably macabre spectacle!
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This week we are rebroadcasting our episode on Count Dracula! The Nosferatu craze has gotten ahold of us too. Enjoy! ----------- There is much about the myth of the vampire that science will never understand. They crawl from their graves, blood running from their mouths trailing mist in search of innocent victims to join them in monstrosity. They are alluring in their terror and terrifying in their allure, and human kind will never cease to wonder if they are simply a legend, or if there is much more. This week we explore the origins of most famous and enduring vampire of all time: Count Dracula. If you're thinking this will be a whole episode on Vlad The Impaler, think again. There is so much more to the iconic count than one Transylvanian tyrant with a pointy nose. Click to learn more WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here! Join the Conversation
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A figure of mythic proportions during his lifetime, Vlad the Impaler's notoriety receded over the centuries only to be resurrected in the 1970s, when a pair of Boston University scholars went public with theories connecting him to Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. We begin with snippet of Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film, Bram Stoker's Dracula, the … Read More Read More The post Vlad the Impaler appeared first on Bone and Sickle.
Vlad the Impaler is one of history's most terrifying villains. A leader who used torture, terrorism, and sadistic punishment to retain his grip on power. Though he was considered a folk hero by some in his homeland, for many, he's the inspiration behind the most spine-chilling tale of all time: Bram Stoker's Dracula. But what sparked Vlad's bloodthirsty obsession? How did he come to give his name - Dracul - to a vampire? And when it comes to medieval violence and tyranny, how did Vlad the Impaler keep raising the stakes? This is a Short History Of Vlad the Impaler. A Noiser production. Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Dacre Stoker, the great grandnephew of Bram Stoker, and a historian and writer of modern Dracula novels. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you're on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who was Vlad Dracula, and how did he go from Romanian ruler to blood-sucking monster? On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Dracula used to take power, how he became a legend, and what we can learn from him. ----- Sponsors Vesto Becoming The Main Character ----- Follow me on social media: Twitter: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learn how art imitates life when it comes to Dracula and one of the fiercest warlords in all of history. Van Helsing told his vampire hunters that they were dealing with THAT warlord Dracula, which could only mean one person: the son of the dragon, Vlad Tepes. Ben's Show: How To Take Over The World -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
This is an audio reading, with some commentary, of my historical essay on Vlad The Impaler. Follow me on substack for more longform and podcast content. This audio covers the events of his life that earned him his reputation and legend, but it 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.
This is an audio reading, with some commentary, of my historical essay on Vlad The Impaler. Follow me on substack for more longform and podcast content. This audio covers the events of his life that earned him his reputation and legend, but it 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.
This is an audio reading, with some commentary, of my historical essay on Vlad The Impaler. Follow me on substack for more longform and podcast content. This audio covers the events of his life that earned him his reputation and legend, but it 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.
In this spine-chilling episode of Paranormal Activity with Yvette Fielding, we venture into the eerie world of two of Europe's most haunted locations: Corvin Castle in Romania and Houska Castle in the Czech Republic.Yvette explores the terrifying paranormal activity surrounding these historic strongholds, delving into the mysterious hauntings that have terrified visitors for centuries.We'll also uncover the dark and twisted history of Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless figure who inspired the infamous character of Count Dracula.From his gruesome reign of terror to his connection with Corvin Castle, Yvette unpacks the legends and ghost stories surrounding Vlad's spirit.Discover how Bram Stoker drew inspiration from Vlad's life and Transylvanian folklore to create his gothic masterpiece, Dracula.Join us for a thrilling exploration of history, hauntings, and horror as we unravel the truth behind the legends and paranormal phenomena linked to some of Europe's most haunted sites.Dare to listen?A Create Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/paranormal-activity-with-yvette-fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The kingdom of Wallachia was the home to warlords, brutality, and the reign of Islamic terror. One man rose from Turkish captivity to save his people, and would as a result become one of the most fascinating—and brutal—leaders in Christendom. His name was Vlad Tepes, but he was best known as Vlad Dracul or, more ominously, Vlad the Impaler. In the late 1800s, Bram Stoker found documents about Vlad's brutal methods and in turn wrote the famous novel, Dracula. He told of a blood sucking vampire who could never die. But how do we separate the myth of Dracula from the real man, Vlad Tepes, who was no doubt brutal but was also known as a defender of the West?In this episode, we talk about Vlad, the true story behind the man, and the vicious propaganda campaign waged against him. We also relate it to bitter disputes within Christian circles today, and why it's so important to unite around our common faith rather than divide ourselves into petty factions.Be sure to sign up at the King's Hall Patreon to get exclusive access to interviews with historians like Glenn Sunshine and to access the Deus Vault, a Patreon-exclusive podcast that goes deeper into the histories, mysteries, and heroes of Christendom.Visit Full Stadium Marketing to find your next marketing partner, aligning with your values and providing tools to grow your business all to the glory of God.Get 10% off your next order at Reformation Heritage Books with the code, "KINGSHALL."Alpine Gold Exchange Website: alpinegoldogden.comSet Up a Meeting: https://calendly.com/alpinegold/alpine-gold-consultation10 Ways to Make Money with Your MAXX-D Trailer.Buy your beef or pork box today from Salt and Strings Butchery.Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial.Squirrelly Joe's Coffee. Visit their website squirrellyjoes.com/kingshall to purchase your first bag! Share Coffee. Serve Humbly. Live faithfully.Purchase your body armor at Premier Body Armor.
Have you ever heard of "clinical vampirism," more commonly known today as Renfield's Syndrome? One review of psychiatric literature claims that over 50,000 people addicted to drinking blood have appeared in case studies from 1892 to 2010. But does that mean that any of them are actually, at least medically speaking, vampires? For Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com
While Rubin and Josh get settled in their new digs, we take a week off from recording. So in it's place, we are replaying what is to date our most popular episode. Vlad the Impaler featuring our good friend, Mark Cameron.
This medieval bad boy earned his nickname by impaling his opps, often bootyhole first. In addition to all the impaling, he boiled his detractors alive, set beggars on fire, and nailed turbans to the heads of those who refused to remove them in his company. Also, just want to add this because I forgot to mention it during the podcast, but Vlad dined amongst the impaled. Bummed I forgot this because eating mozzarella sticks surrounded by enemies with poles up their butts has always been a dream of mine. Come see us live on the road: https://bit.ly/48ROD3N Aug. 21: Dallas Aug. 22: Austin If you like Lil Stinkers and want to support us, you can do so by going to Patreon.com/lilstinkers. For either $4/month or $40/year, you get every episode early, ad-free episodes Patreon exclusive episodes, Mini Stinkers episodes, live AMAs, live episodes, road trip vlogs, live book club meetings and all the other weirdo nonsense that we engage in. Buy Mike's new book, Delco Dirtball, at OnPercs.com/store. Everyone who pre-orders between now and July 14 gets an invite to a movie screening of MacGruber and the Rain Train BBQ the following day. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon Delcollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82
That's right, dear listeners, you recognize that name. We're headed back in time to the no longer existing country of Wallachia to talk about the inspiration for one of the greatest and most classic of the horror monsters. Now our boy Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad Dracula, or however you want to refer to him, got real brutal back in his day. The Impaler isn't just a nickname they give everybody after all. So get ready for some carnage and enjoy!
Join us as we discuss the vile life of Vlad the Impaler, detail his monstrous actions, and show you a person in history who was objectively, evil in every way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15minutehistory/support
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On the night of November 25th, 1996, Rick Wendorf, 49, and his partner Ruth Queen, 54, were beaten to death with a crowbar inside their home in Eustis, Florida, by a vampire over 500 years old known as Vesago. At least that's what their killer believed. "Vesago" was really Rod Ferrell, a sixteen year-old from Murray, Kentucky, who lost himself in a vampiric role playing game, and truly thought he'd become an immortal bloodsucker. Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tj4P-thTEdcMerch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious Private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.
There are many rulers that will go down in history as brutal, tyrannical, and just plain shitty. And of those rulers, one name stands out. A man who took great pleasure in not only performing horrific acts of punishment on his enemies, but his own people. And it was impalement that would become is speciality. Hide your steaks, and 'stick' around for the tale of Vlad the Impaler. . https://horrorhousetruecrimeandthemacabre.store https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hhpod Insta: @horrorhouse_pod . Promos from Hell No: A True Crime Podcast & They Don't Stay Dead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did you Know About Vlad The Impaler? This week, Gas takes us back to the 15th century to learn about one of the inspirations for the classic monstrosity Dracula: Vlad The Impaler.
Check out the other podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too!IN THIS EPISODE: Vlad Dracul, the infamous medieval Romanian ruler known as Vlad the Impaler and the inspiration for the character of Count Dracula , is considered one of the most bloodthirsty rulers in human history. This identification now seems more apt than ever, as a team of Romanian and Italian chemists has just released a study claiming that Vlad the Impaler literally, and not metaphorically, cried tears of blood.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/vlad-impaler-0019094= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16688This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement
Here is the life story of Prince Vlad Dracul...Vlad the Impaler. Elissa Kerrill Serial Killing : A Podcast P.O. Box 760 Bolivar, MO 65613 *Want to Support?* Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/serial_killing Instagram: https://instagram.com/serial_killing/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/serial-k... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/serial-killing/support
Vampire lore goes back to the ancient world (revenant legends abound from Rome to China) but vampire mythology doesn't come into its own until at least the Renaissance period. Was the inspiration for it all the bloodthirsty Wallachian ruler Vlad Tepes, the ruler who impaled tens of thousands in the 1400s? Was he the direct inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula? Partially yes, but it's not as clear cut as most think. In this episode we will sink our fangs into vampire lore, the reign of Vlad Tepes, and where Bram Stoker got his ideas for his most famous novel.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3101278/advertisement
The chiller is back! Harmony McElligott brings the knowledge when it comes Vlad the Impalers gory legacy. @harmonymcelligott So stop handing over your personal data to the Big Tech monopoly that mines your activity and sells your information. Protect yourself with the VPN I trust to keep me safe online. Visit ExpressVPN.com/dank to get three extra months free. Reach out to @anchorbrewing on social media and let them know you stand with the workers by using hashtags #AnchorUnion and #AnchoredInSF For updates, you can follow them on social media platforms at @anchorunionsf. Patreron.com/striderwilson Sources: Britannica.com, Nbcnews.com, Encyclopedia.com, Intellectual Devotional by David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim
Episode 54 - Needing a Lawyer, and Vlad The Impaler! “Hey Airheads this week we're talking silly British facts before Trae draws his customary Venn diagram between riches and poors and this week's subject is: needing a lawyer! We got some fun court cases for ya, and then Professor Cho schools us on the subject of one of the most metal, gnarliest sumbucks of all time: Vlad the Impaler (who was a noble and, as such, fancy! He's just more, like, ya know…murderfancy.) Enjoy and be sure to tune in weekly for the latest issue of Puttin' on Airs! Thanks for listening, and remember, you can watch the show over at https://WatchPOA.com Be sure to check out https://Patreon.com/TraeCrowder for bonus stuff from Trae! And go to https://PartTimeFunnyMan.com for Corey's bonus essays, podcasts, videos, and more! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think you know everything about Bram Stoker's infamous vampire after a century of big screen adaptations? The 2014 prequel Dracula Untold promises to shed new light on the legend's days as an undead Transylvanian swordsman. Can Fast and Furious heavy Luke Evans resist the urge to lap blood off the battlefield once he strikes a devilish bargain to defeat an invading Turkish sultan? And would the historical Vlad The Impaler really comply with Universal Studios' unholy masterplan to rebrand their iconic movie monsters as superheroes? Listen and find out.
Bat Man Forever Think you know everything about Bram Stoker's infamous vampire after a century of big screen adaptations? The 2014 prequel Dracula Untold promises to shed new light on the legend's days as an undead Transylvanian swordsman. Can Fast and Furious heavy Luke Evans resist the urge to lap blood off the battlefield once he strikes a devilish bargain to defeat an invading Turkish sultan? And would the historical Vlad The Impaler really comply with Universal Studios' unholy masterplan to rebrand their iconic movie monsters as superheroes? Listen and find out.
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