TheESP – Ep. #358 – Vlad the Impaler

– also be prepared for next year’s Christmas!We start by reflecting on Putin’s “war” against Ukraine now that he (by accident?) admitted that that is what it is. In TWISH we hear about Vlad the Impaler (aka Vlad III or Dracula) and to what extent Bram Stoker used him as inspiration for his famous book. Also, some recent pseudohistory is making the rounds about Vlad III “Dragulya”. Pope Frankie has a new legal issue now that the Italian Senate has grown tired of his lack of action in the Orlandi case. Then we take a look at the news:NETHERLANDS: No ritual satanic abuse in NLSWEDEN: Svante Pääbo gets strange criticismINTERNATIONAL: After Christmas is before Christmas: tips for recyclingSWEDEN: The King to inaugurate Europe’s first launchpad for satellitesWe end the year by issuing a big Really Right and our deep thanks to all our listeners, patrons and supporters on Paypal.A very happy new year to you all!Enjoy!Segments: Intro; Greetings; TWISH; Pontus Pokes The Pope; News; Really Right; Quote And Farewell; Outro; Out-Takes; Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.