What did young Vlad the Impaler want to be when he grew up?

June 27, 2020 by Karen Hill

Before becoming a principality ruler, military strategist, grand inquisitor, and sadist extraordinaire, Vlad the Impaler studied for the priesthood.

About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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