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Vlad the Impaler Becomes Dracula
The story of Vlad the Impaler, or the real "Dracula" is one of early psychological damage, revenge, and betrayal.
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Dracula Was Irish!
Bram Stoker's bio, and a short study of Vlad the Impaler as the model for Count Dracula.
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Elizabeth Kostova's The Historian
Elizabeth Kostova brings Dracula to life again in a fast-paced thriller with the quality of classic literature.
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The Myth of Dracula
Was the real-life ruler Prince Vlad the Impaler really Count Dracula? ... Find out...
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The Real Dracula
Yes, Dracula was real. Read the chilling life story of this evil prince.
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Vlad 'The Impaler'
Atrocities earned him the title 'The Impaler" whilst folklore named him a vampire.
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Bram Stoker's Dracula
A look at Bram Stoker and his famous Dracula. But he didn'tjust write Dracula.
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Torture in East European History
Rulers, military, and peasants throughout Eastern European history have been known to have used torture against their enemies, prisoners, or fellow citizens.
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Travel Highlights of Transylvania
Transylvania, the mountainous region in northern Romania and home of Dracula, also offers spectacular hiking and a chance to see wolves, brown bears and lynx in the wild.
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Vlad Dracul the Impaler
Wallachian Prince Vlad III Dracul (the Dragon) had such a fearsome reputation that in later legends, he became a vampire.
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Are Vampires Real?
Legend has it that vampires suck human blood and can only be killed with a stake through the heart. However, do vampires even exist?
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The Real Dracula Vampire
Vlad Tepes III Dracula (the Impaler) was the 15th century Wallachian (Romanian) king who inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker's fictional character "Dracula."
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Bucharest City Landmarks
Bucharest, often nicknamed "Little Paris of the East" lives up to its nickname with interesting tourist attractions, good quality shops, markets and fine restaurants.
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Film Review: Bram Stoker's Dracula
In this version of Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola, Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder put a medieval spin on a 19th century ghost story.
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Review: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
An engaging mix between Bram Stoker's legendary masterpiece, Dracula and Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, The Historian thrills and thoroughly absorbs its readers.
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Who Killed Count Dracula?
Dracula, the evil Transylvanian vampire count from Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula, is one of literature's all-time greatest villains. How did he supposedly die?
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The Haunts of Count Dracula
Deep in the heart of Transylvania lives Count Dracula, at least the remnants of the real life one
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McFarlane makes Beowulf toys
Start saving your pennies, Beowulf fans. McFarlane Toys got the license to produce figurines based on Roger Zemeckis' upcoming motion capture flick.
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THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, CANDYMAN
A look at BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, and CANDYMAN, all of which take different approaches to horror.
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Dracula's Castle for Sale
The castle commonly known as Dracula's Castle, which is the backdrop for Bram Stoker's classic novel is being offered for sale.
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Film Review: The Vikings
Harken back to the bad old days of Technicolor film The Vikings when men were real men, women were real women and a cast of thousands was a real cast of thousands.
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Kasabian New Album Makes Them a Top British Band
Kasabian, who emerged as the UK's best new pop and rock music group over the last few years have added another date to an almost sold out tour as album receives acclaim.
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Memorable Count Draculas: One, Two, Three
Count Dracula played by three fine actors: Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee and Gary Oldman
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Vampires: The Immortal Damned – Book Review
Vampires: The Immortal Damned is a collaboration of classic vampire stories by authors including Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley.
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Classic Author: Bram Stoker
Just in time for Halloween...A brief biography of Bram Stoker, author of <i>Dracula</i>.
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The History of the Vampire
The vampire, a creature from the ancient Far East still haunts the collective human conscious with tales of death and immortality.
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Vampires in Western Europe
At the beginning of the 19th Century, before Bram Stoker penned Dracula, the first vampire story took shape in a vacation home in Switzerland, along with Frankenstein.
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Vampires: Mystique & Mystery . . . A Lovely Combination
Vampires, the objects of both dreams and nightmares. From roleplaying to blood-drinking there are those who "practice" vampirism and some who "worship" it . . . stop in to see who's who and get a glimpse into the darker side of fantastical beings.
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Weird Halloween Costume Ideas
Looking for a weird Halloween costume idea? Find a really scary Halloween costume - little dead riding hood costume, evil jester costume, killer costume and many more.
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What to Read After Kostova's The Historian
Elizabeth Kostova's international bestseller the Historian isn't the only historically based mystery novel out there. Here is a small list of authors to go to next.
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Why Are Vampires So Popular?
From Bram Stoker to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer, vampires are hot and popular.
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Battlefield Robots and Other Delights, Part 1
Philip K. Dick was a remarkable science fiction writer. His grim Second Variety, set on an imaginary but all too realistic battlefield explores killing robots. How close are we to that vision?
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Latest MLB Power Rankings
While some could have foreseen that the Red Sox would have the best record in the American League, nobody predicted the Milwaukee Brewers would lead the Senior Circuit.
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The Vampire as a Romantic Figure
From Bram Stoker's Dracula to Anne Rice's Lestat, the vampire is an old-world charmer who acts as both hero and anit-hero in contemporary fiction
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The Blood Artist
Known simply as "Casey, The Blood Artist or The King of Unpop Art," this 32-year-old artist of the California desert gives new meaning to unconventional painting.
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The Seduction of the Dark Embrace
An exploration of vampirism in MUDs, and its genesis in modern-day vampire lore and love.
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&quot;Bram Stoker: The Man Behind Dracula&quot;
"Welcome to my house. Come freely . . ." This pleasant introduction came from one of the most terrifying literary characters ever created!
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Halloween's Favorite Son - Dracula
Dracula, a favorite among trick-or-treaters, was actually a powerful leader in Wallachia, though he wasn't a vampire. Despite his extreme cruelties, he was honored and revered by many of his countrymen as a voivode who had no tolerance for crime or dishonesty. Find out who Vlad Dracula really was, and judge for yourself if he was friend or fiend.
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Mayra Calvani - Dark Hunger
Mayra Calvani has taken vampires to hot and steamy Puerto Rico in this vampire romance.
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USA and Lifetime Networks Offer Viewers First Run Films
This week I preview two upcoming tv movies, DARK PRINCE: THE TRUE STORY OF DRACULA and WHEN ANDREW CAME HOME; offer some news and notes from the world of television; and the CHARLIE'S ANGELS trivia contest.
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