Story of Vlad The Impaler - All parts 

They need to make a real film of Vlad without the vampire shit in there.

In Romania he is still seen as a national hero, because he was

Nothing but Respect for my native Dacian brothers. Greetings from Illyria ⚔

Vlad Tepes is definitely one of history's most fascinating subjects.

Vlad reaching Heaven: "You did terrible things, Vlad. I am sorry, you cannot be allowed here!" Vlad reaching Hell: "Dude, you went to church and killed so many bad men. You cannot come here!" Vlad wakes up in his coffin. "Damn"

Anyone who played Crusader Kings can sympathize with what he did to the Boyars.

When the Real guy is 1000 Times scarier than any vampire

Honestly Vlad the Impaler was one of the most interesting people in history.

Tips for Romanian noble man: If the Voievod says: "let's have a feast", do not go under any circumstance

Damn that dude is hardcore. At least he is honest.

This man single handedly made his country famous around the world 😂

He knew what is to be done in that time, if he wanted to create a respectful state. He had to fight against two great powers at his doorstep, and boyars who always tried to keep their privileges. He knew he will not be popular, but he knew his position and options. He sacrificed everything he had to create a state: his reputation, population, army, nobleman... What a dedicated statesman.

imagine being so scary that someone uses as you as a deterant for war like "hey guys... so this is Vlad we have him under control but if you attack us we might just unleash him...; ok bye"

He didn't always stab the furniture but when he did, it was the ottoman.

Man, I live in Bucharest but I was born in Targoviste and raised in a village 5 miles away from Targoviste, and I obviously spent a whole lot of time in Targoviste (where I went to school) and consider it my hometown. It's so cool to think that 500 years ago Vlad the impaler was going to the same places I went to, and maybe even went to my village in disguise😂

Just a mention, Matia Corvin the king of Hungary was the son of John Hunyadi, or as romanians know him "Ioan de Hunedoara" of wallachian descent.

One thing regarding the "Night Attack" on the Ottoman camp which is not mentioned here... Vlad dressed up all his Wallachian soldiers in Turkish gear and (he) speaking fluent Turkish they could get past the guards (like it was the case in Giurgiu mentioned in this vid) when most of the Ottoman troops were asleep. Once they got in and started the attack, he and some of his generals (who had a few lessons of that language) shouted orders in Turkish so the awakened Ottoman soldiers were so confused not knowing what is going on, that they even started killing each other.

Don't forget that his actions were part of a strategy. Not necessarily because of his personal morals, which the church condemned such aggression. He wanted to scare the turks and his opposition so they would not intervene anymore in the state affairs. That's Wallachia medieval strategy in a nutshell. As a small country how can you became respected if not by scaring your adversaries? There is a nice stoic quote: when you are weak be strong. When you are strong be weak. That's humility. Humility is not being a fool who gets beat up. Humility is dignity. You became gentle because you can crush your adversary but you don't. Exactly like King David did to Saul. Untill you defeat someone in battle, he will not be your friend. Only by seeing that you are on the same footing as him, will he gain respect towards you. That's why enemies are your friend and your friends are potential enemies(like the boyars). Wallachia was considered weak by the big powers and a portion of the pie that they could take with no resistance. Vlad showed them that a small country, when united in goal and purpose, can defeat even an entire empire. I'm not advocating for violance here. But this need to be superior is embedded in human nature and the only way to deal with it is to recognize it, and then transcend it. If you don't recognize it, then it will crush you and others. We are not good. Inherently we are, but that goodness needs to first defeat that tyrant that is in power, in our hearts. Then we will start to became trully good. Untill then we are like a diamond covered in mud. The diamond still shines, but you can't see it because of the mud.

Vlad the third wad one of the most most badass figures in history, the man who would bring a much bigger empire to its brink. Truly worthy of the title of the dragon.

Really well done. You made the history come alive. Vlad Dracula was a complex person, part Christian warrior, part Wallachian/Romanian hero, part brutal tyrant.

Feeling cute, might impale an entire army. -Dracula

The word "Dracula" was a German misspelling of the word "Draculea", which is the correct spelling of the word meaning "son of the Dragon".

Top 5 reasons why Europe didn't became an Ottoman province 1.Skanderbeg 2.John Hunyadi 3.Vlad Dracula 4.Stephen the great 5.Battle of Vienna

For all the European Christians and Catholics, guys, if my beloved land wouldn't had Vlad Țepeş, you would all be Muslims by now. Not that its wrong, but would be against your will. The gates of Europe were held by the Carpatian Mountains and the people that live there. We are at peace with Turks as times have changed. Yet, we dont look too good and it is sad that nowadays we are living familiar times, as the boyars are keeping coruption at it's peak, but Vlad's blood, moving in our veins, will give birth to another ruler, that will die for his people and for their lands. Prosperity will be restored. Im sure of it. Europe should prepare again for heroes from the East. God bless Romania! 🇷🇴

The Ottoman-Wallachian rivalry is so interesting

Still the reigning champion of The Best Halloween Yard Decorations for over 600 years!

"People don't go to church because they love God, but because they are afraid of the flames of hell" - Vlad The Impaler

" Cum nu vii tu , Țepeș , Doamne Ca punând mâna pe ei Să-i împarți în două cete : În smintiți și în mișei . Și în două cete large , Cu de-a sila să-i aduni , Să dai foc la pușcărie Și la casa de nebuni . " Thank you , from Romania ! ♥️💛💙 Vlad wah the hero this land needed in 15 centuty AND NOW !!! and

I LOVE watching videos about Vlad. Been fascinated by him since I was a child. One of my favorite historic people.

IMAGINE FORESTS OF CORPSES DRIPPING ON A BUFFET

The real Dracula were more horrifying than the Vampire Dracula

I've seen countless documentaries and films on vlad, this is definitely in the top 3, well done sir, you've worked very hard

Back in 1997, when I was a kid, I played the video game, 'Castlevania Symphony of the Night.' I became addicted to the gane and the story itself until it made me interested with things like who was Dracula, or if ever he really existed, how ot began and etc. I did a lot of research until it led me to Vlad the Impaler, (who was all we know today), is the inspiration from the Dracula movie/novel itself. After knowing the history of Vlad the Impaler - of what he did, who he is and all of it, he is now one of my favorite rulers in history. Also, watching this for more detailed and in-depth information about him, he is now #1 on my list of great rulers of the 15th century.

Vlad looking at Europe today: "Why did I bother?"

Just real facts: The name Vlad is still very popular in Romania. In Romania any major city have a street named Vlad Tepes. There are many statues with him. That just show how the Romanians, and I'm one of them, like this heroic figure of the past. We consider him a national hero, maybe not the greatest, but still a hero. Maybe the greatest national hero for the Romanians is Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) non other then the cousin of Vlad III Basarab, a.k.a. Vlad Tepes a.k.a. Dracula!

He was unique, brave , clever and well educated, he spoke 5 languages, at the time he was a "guest" At the Ottoman empire his education evolved, he spoke fluently Turkish. Many Romanian children are named after him....Vlad such a wonderful name

Damn, it's 2 in the morning and now I found this... Guess I ain't sleeping

Everyone:Constantinople. Knowledgia: Constant Opal.

41:00 Vlad didn't impaled people through the chest. It was a full body impalement from the back to the mouth

By far, the most clear and comprehensive story about the man that I have seen. Thank you!

A forest of impaled, that’s terrifying

"I have done no crime, the man comitted suicide".

We need him more than ever in Europe.

I'm an Arab orthodox Christian and everyone who died in defense of Europe against ottoman aggression is a hero in my book, no matter the methods.

When the enemy is merciless, you need to be at least their equal

You really butchered the pronunciation of those Romanian names, but otherwise it's a good documentary!

My opinion of Vlad is like a Lion and the Ottomans is a Hyenas. The Hungarian is a Zebra and is afraid of both of them. Vlad is a Hero to his People while is seen as a Cruel Tyrant to his allies and a fearsome foe which isn't a easy target to mess with to his enemy.

The life of Vlad the impaler needs a netflix adaptation asap.

Imagine if we did politics just like vlad.

Vlad, the ultimate Chad! 40:38 High upon a sunny hill, the wind blows through a forest still. A forest made of flesh and bone, a warning to our mortal foe. The Sultan's men are struck with fear, for only death awaits them here.

Depends on point of view, he fought for the independence of Wallachia and shrink off the influence of Ottoman Empire. Many terrifying things happened to him to make him the way he became. Ottomans make his story as a terrifying monster and it was true - he was merciless for his enemies and made the sultan run away from his lands. Hungarian king also used him as a pawn and when he wasn't needed anymore - imprison him. I say it was very similar situation in my country - Poland where we were surrounded by countries wanting to seize our lands rich in minerals and trading centre, surrounded by German Russia Czech and Teutonic Order we had to fight one way or another in those times.

May Vlad rise again 🙏🏻

A small addition to what tribute to the Ottoman empire included: male boys. The Ottomans took boys to train as soldiers. That is one of the main reasons why all good Valah and Moldavian rulers hated the Ottomans.

He did what had to do for those time. A character with backbone. Not many people like him today.

Vlad the Impaler was a hero. The world needs the second coming of Vlad the Impaler.

I respect and love THIS MAN. Your cartoon depiction is not the way he impaled victims. God bless you and thank you so much for showing me. Philadelphia USA

*Vlad Țepeș to his avaricious boyars:* *"If you are with me through faith, good.* *If you are with me for gold, I kill you.* *Because death is more honorable than gold."*

Anyone making a huge army pee their pants, is straight gangster.

I almost cryed at the end Great man

Great man and ruller, knight of the Draco order that fought against Ottoman oppressors. All hail Vlad!

It's 3am and I'm watching a almost 1 hour video on Vlad the impaler

As a Romanian it’s so funny to hear a non native speaker trying to pronounce Romanian words😂

Vlad Dracula is such a cool name.

He was the Halloween yard decoration champion!

I love his story. On top of that, before aggression towards ottomans, he did borrow money from them to fight christians, but used that money to go to war with ottomans.

Vlad 3 had very admirable characteristics in every sense. Strong male role model. Any means necessary to claim your destiny & no forgiveness to the slightest signs of betrayal.

this is historically inacurate, we all know that he was a crazy vampire who lost his wife and tried to kill all humanity.

Vlad Dracula will always considered a Noble godly Christian man, a man with no fear in the face of death, a champion of Orthodox Christianity ☦️

Stephens story next?

Umm he defended his country and boarders from invading hoards.. my hero

Vlad come back, European people at home and worldwide need yo!!!

Let's all take a moment to thank the creator for this SPECTA'CULA piece of content 👌👍

And look at Europe now...We need him back!

Btw ... Vlad's portrait is not an accurate representation of how he looked. This portrait is more of a caricature, that was done around 100 years after his reign ... by descendants of people that didnt really like him, probably from the western rich merchant guilds he put in their place. From the 1 description I know of that exists of him, he did have long black hair, a mustache , but his eyes were green and apparently he had a bulls neck, while not very tall (eventually normal height for his time), he appeared very strong (I think the describer says he appears to have strength of several men) and his gaze impressed the one describing him as well. Obviously not a thin zombie looking guy like the propaganda portrait. P.s. The ottomans didnt really know how he died... if they had any clue they would have made songs and poetry about it to sing their victory and praise allah ... thats how things were done. In my opinion he was simply betrayed as... his 11-12 years imprisonment had lost him his land already.

In that part of the world, he was the defender of the Christian faith, and impaling 20,000 Ottomans to show how far he was prepared to go, was the greatest piece of phycological warfare ever, his army was so out- numbered, he could not engage in a full-scale battle, but it stopped the Ottomans in their tracks and scared the living daylights out of their leader and the ordinary soldier. Master- Tactician or Monster? A true Genius, who became a Legend! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

This is the man who saved Europe. He should be hailed as a hero by all European peoples.

Very good documentary about this controversial historical figure, who is considered widely a national hero of Romania. Here is a lesser known but important information about Vlad & his army that speaks to the heritage of the Wallachians. The Byzantine Greek historian Laonikos Chalkokondyles wrote the following: "The (Ottoman) camp was, frankly, afraid of the Dacians who in no less boldness did a great deed." It's a very interesting historical source that affirms the Dacian ethnicity of the medieval ancestors of modern day Romanians.

Say what you like about him, but he knew how to speak the only language that Islam seems to understand.

I still can't believe we managed to put together a country, considering what rivals we had in that part of europe. It's insane the effect good liders can have... We pretty much peaked in the medievil.

Very well done but it's missing the part of the capturing of 20 thousand Ottoman troops led by Katavolinos The Greek which were sent to capture Vlad. He ambushed them instead and impaled all of them for Mehmet to find when he invaded. Not to be confused with the capturing of Giurgiu. Also missing are the details of the Night Attack where Vlad and his knights dressed as Turks went into the Ottoman camp and trying to kill the sultan, instead killed the Grand Vizir because he mistook the tent with Mehmet's tent. That's why Mehmet was so terrified because he came close to death and he knew it. Except these details, I think it's the best documentary I saw about Vlad The Impaler

I relate so much to how he's cruelly honest while being constantly betrayed. Sucks to be surrounded by traitors.

"Welcome to my lands, the lands of the dead."

The more I learn about Vlad the more I like him.

Vlad Dracula was Orthodox, not Catholic. He was Orthodox practically his whole life, he was forced to convert to Catholicism by the Hungarian king Mathias Corvin, because that was the condition under which he could marry the King's sister and regain the throne of Wallachia.

I recognize Vlad as a Christian hero.

Thanks for the upload, Knowledgia. This was a better and more detailed account of Vlad's life than anything else I have found on RU-vid so far.

I'm hugely impressed with this channel! 👌🏻

Impressive. Thank you for the awesome history lesson. Everyone who put this together bravo. I learned so much from this. Excellent work and research. I will continue to review this lesson. Again well done.

greatest hero of the entire Christendom, God bless Vlad the Impaler!

Cred că Vlad al III-lea a fost uimitor. România este o țară frumoasă și vreau să mă întorc.

Thank you for such great quality content, I wish more people could be more interested in knowledge, learning, than social medias, consumism, and alcohol.

I need a deeper history lesson on this one. I started in based on the name, but this story is incredibly detailed and interesting.

They could use this guy in France right about now.

Eu sunt din Rumania 🇷🇴 va multumesc pentru ajutorul domneavoastra prieten

Knowledgia incredible research and animation 👏🏻 well done

Knowledgia din't mention it but Impaling was widely used by the turks (which the reserved only for non-muslims by the way) its very likely Vlad learned about Impaling while he was a captive I like to theorise that Vlads preference for it was a sort of way to make the Turks feel a taste of their own medicine (it may had also been a mocking gesture since as i said it was only reserved for non-muslims)

Some notes: 1. Wallachia is a foreign name. Like ”Germany” for Deutschland. The real, internal name was ”Țara Românească” (literary meaning Romanian-land). 2. Moldova was also named ”MoldoVlahia”, being a Vlah (Romanian) country as well. Unfortunately, the two principalities were united only in 1859, thus establishing modern Romania. 3. John Hunyadi was also Romanian. Before reaching in power In Hungary, most Hungarian documents name him John the Olah (Olah = Wallahian = Romanian).

Vlad The Impaler was a true patriot. May God have mercy on his soul.

anyone who could scared the Sultan out of his pants at that era... is just simply badass

Your romanian pronunciation is priceless, but either way exceptional series, the best I think on RU-vid on this subject.