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Episode 30: Vlad Dracula, the Impaler

Half-Arsed History

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The Story of Vlad the Elder and the Ottoman Sultan Murad II

In 1442, the Ottoman Sultan Murad II wants to go and crack some Hungarian skulls. He gets in touch with Vlad's senior and says, how about it, Altsan? The two sons remain unharmed despite their father's disloyalty. They're a great time as hostages of the Ottomans - they give an excellent educations. As a result, Radu, Vlad's younger brother, loves it there. And just has a great time partying every day and every night he can't believe his new life.

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