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. News: Former head of DC Films, Walter Hamada has quit his role Tim Burton is done with Disney GOT House of Dragons Finale Leaked Hagrid Actor Dies Weekly Releases: Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities Tales of the Jedi Robbing Mussolini All Quiet on the Western Front ——————————— If you enjoy this episode please make sure you are subscribed and leave a review! Important Links: Connect with me on social! Feel free to suggest topics or ask questions to discuss on the show. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangeasfictionpodcast/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strangeasfiction?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StrangeasFictionPodcast/videos