Dénes Harai

Historian Dénes Harai, known for his work on early modern history, dives into the dark legacy of Vlad III Dracula, famously dubbed 'Vlad the Impaler.' He explores whether the claim of over 20,000 impalements is fact or fiction. Harai dissects contemporary accounts versus exaggerated pamphlets, revealing that a more accurate estimate is around 2,000 victims. He discusses the political context of Vlad's reign and the brutal medieval punishment of impalement, giving listeners an intriguing glimpse into the math behind the myth.