27 - Vlad the Impaler -The Real Dracula

Few names have cast more fear into the human heart than Count Dracula. The legendary vampyre, created by author Bram Stoker, has inspired many horror movies, television shows and other terrifying tales of vampires.   Dracula himself however was inspired by a real person who happened to have a taste for blood and gruesome revenge. Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia, who you may know as Vlad the Impaler.   orld Pageant is a historic event that you've probably never heard of. On November 20th 1970, worlds collided with rigging accusations, bombs, thinly-veiled racism and the second wave of feminism, all topped off with a sparkly tiara.    Hosted by Katie Charlwood   Tell me where to go on tour! Listen to Day & Nightshade   Donate at:  Patreon  Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page)   Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky   Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22   Business Enquiries: [email protected]  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.