Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Dracula, is one of the most feared and controversial figures in medieval history. Famous for his brutal punishments and the horrifying practice of impalement, he later inspired the legendary vampire stories of “Dracula.” But was he truly evil—or a ruler defending his land with extreme methods? br br This video explores the real history behind Vlad III: br br His rise as the Prince of Wallachia br br His brutal tactics against enemies br br The wars with the Ottoman Empire br br Why he became a symbol of terror br br How legends turned him into the monster-like Dracula br br Discover the difference between myth and reality, and decide for yourself whether Vlad was a cruel tyrant or a harsh defender of his people.