3: Shish Ke-Vlad
November 14, 2019
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Welcome back for episode 3! This week we have Chelsea taking us back to the 15th century as she divulges the gory details of the infamous Vlad the Impaler. But first, we hope you're hungry, because Rose is kicking us off with a review of a new-age kebab joint (because she just couldn't resist the dark irony and promising pun). Become pleasantly surprised as Chelsea reveals the mysterious life of this medieval Romanian ruler and some unexpected facts behind his legacy and cultural influence. Get your stomach and your ears ready and let the show begin! We hope you enjoy!
WARNING: Case images may be disturbing.
German woodcut showing Vlad enjoying a meal on a field of impaled and dismembered victims.
Vlad's suspected place of birth.
Vlad the Impaler inspired Bram Stoker to write his 1897 novel, Dracula, and its subsequent countless adaptations.
Released October 10, 2014. Starring Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, and Charles Dance.
Resources
Vlad the Impaler vs. Count Dracula: Epic Rap Battle (Epic Rap Battle courtesy of Rose. Chelsea would like to point out that she does not like it.)
Chelsea's Correction Section
Hey Ya'll, so, we're all human. Sometimes we mess up or misrepresent information. Here are a few things Chelsea got wrong in this episode.
Chelsea went off the rails real quick by saying that Vlad was born with the name Vlad Tepes. He wasn't. Vlad Tepes was his sobriquet. It's literally Romanian for "Vlad the Impaler." Who knew? Certainly not Chels. Thankfully, she noticed her mistake and corrected herself later in the episode.
Chelsea and Rose had a bit of a debate over whether Transylvania is a part of Romania, or it's own country. Rose was right. Transylvania is a part of Romania.
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