I came across a Netflix series, "Rise of Empires: Ottoman". One of the historical figures they bring to life is Vlad the Impaler, who took on the might of the Ottoman empire, waging a bloody war against them. His vengeful reprisals and gruesome punishments are what led him to being the inspiration for Dracula.
Many think the use of impaling criminals or enemies was his own sadistic idea, rather he was meting out the same punishments that the Ottomans themselves dealt.
Something that immediately leapt out to me, was how much the actor playing Vlad, looks like the one who plays Nando the Relentless from the vampire spoof series, "What We Do in the Dark".
I've started watching "Rise of Empires: Ottoman", so far the story has been focused on the fall of Constantinople and has not made it to Vlad yet. The costuming is a bit garbage, as sadly many modern historical productions are today, which given the amount of research there is available these days, makes it inexcusable.
Often the real fashion, culture and architecture of the past was far grander and more interesting than what the film or TV productions present to us.
Nevertheless, I'm filling in a gap in my knowledge with regards to the fateful fall of Constantinople which had so much impact upon the rest of Europe.
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