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Who is the Real Dracula? The Bloody History

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

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Exploring the Complex History of Prince Drakul/Vlad the Impaler

Delving into the intense and bloody past of Vlad Drakul, the chapter contrasts the historical figure with the cultural depiction of Dracula as a vampire, exploring the origins of this connection. The discussion also touches upon medical theories linking Vlad the Impaler to the symptoms of Prophyria, a blood disease.

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