In fiction and motion pictures, Dracula is the world's most famous vampire. In 15th-century Transylvania, Vlad Draculea was a remarkably cruel warlord who tortured, mutilated, and brutalized his way into power. Explore the world of this nefarious figure who inspired Bram Stoker's novel. Please preview prior to using this video as it contains subject matter which may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Originally released by A&E Networks, 2006. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 16, 2015.

Vlad The Impaler (5:01); --Sighisoara and The Grand Castle (6:28); -- Targoviste, Capital Of Intrigue (8:16); -- Castle Poienari Transylvania (6:50); -- Forest Of Impaled (4:54); -- The Ottoman Menace (3:19); -- War With The Turks (4:55); -- Retreat To Castle Dracula (3:40); -- Dracula The Builder (1:46); .