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Ep. 47: Via Transilvanica

Trails Worth Hiking

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Historical Conquests and Vlad Dracula

Exploring the historical conquests of Romania from Roman rule to the establishment of the modern state, including the impact of the Roman conquest on the Romanian language. The chapter also delves into the history of Vlad Dracula, clarifying myths surrounding his rule in Wallachia and his brutal methods, as well as his connection to the Via Transylvanica trail and the transformation of Tiberiu Ucheriu from a potential criminal to a successful ultramarathon runner and founder of the trail.

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