Vlad the Impaler: Batman of the Ottoman Empire

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When considering the past, many of us think of "what happened", "who was involved", and "why it's relevant", but it's difficult to accurately understand the people behind the events. Explore the lives and experiences surrounding pivotal figures in history with Cam and Jen as they strive to paint each individual in an entertaining, but accurate light. Tune in to History Out of The Box to experience entertaining and thoughtfully composed historical views on the people who helped create the world we all live in today.

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Vlad the Impaler: Batman of the Ottoman Empire

History Out of The Box

1 hour 4 minutes 52 seconds

3 years ago

Vlad the Impaler: Batman of the Ottoman Empire

Thought to be Bram Stoker's inspiration for his 1897 novel, Dracula, Vlad the III or Vlad the Impaler, made quite the impact as Prince of Wallachia (wa-laa-she-uh). Wallachia is recognized today as Romania, and Vlad the Impalers' historical importance in Romanian history is unprecedented, in many ways, to this day.

Most likely born in 1431, in Sighisoara (sigh-ee-sor-ah) Citidel in Transylvania (Romania), Vlad grew up to be an imposing, quite threatening figure, at least to his enemies. Vlad the III was Voivode (voy-vowd), a.k.a Prince, of Wallachia three times between 1448 and his death in 1476/77. Vlad the Impaler led a very tragic, violent life, and from what historical records can provide to us, despite all of this, he was loved, and still is by the people of Romania. Despite the adoration he received, Vlad was as violent as they came, and his enemies learned to fear his particularly "pointed" form of punishment. Very similar to someone we all know from the DC Comics Universe... a half-bat... half-man hybrid. The Dark Knight: Batman.

In preparation for Halloween, join Jen and Cam in episode 16 of History Out of The Box as they discuss the interestingly vehement life and legacy of Vlad the III, otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler, and whether or not he was actually the "Batman" of the Ottoman Empire. It's a violently delicious episode!

History Out of The Box strives to connect our listeners with the echoes of our collective past, discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly associated with famous historical figures.