In 1476, the head of Vlad the Impaler was delivered to Mehmed the Conqueror, marking what should have been the end of one of ...

Vlad the Impaler, believed by some to be the inspiration for the legendary vampire Dracula, may have suffered from a condition that caused him to shed tears of blood, according to a new study. Looking ...

The ruthless brutality of Vlad III of Walachia, forged by the 15th-century clash between the Kingdom of Hungary and the ...

Legends of vampires go back centuries, but few names have cast more terror into the human heart than Dracula. However, the fictional character, created by author Bram ...

Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula is a historical drama about Vlad’s fight against Ottoman forces and his personal challenges. It explores revenge, madness, and immortality, revealing the man ...

Scientists have analyzed letters written by Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century. Traces of protein on the letters suggest he suffered from hemolacria, which causes blood to be present in tears. The ...

In 2015 the Guinness Book of Records named Count Dracula as the most adapted literary figure with, at that time, over 500 productions making use of Bram Stoker’s iconic character. Underneath the cloak ...