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From ancient origins, sadistic Vlad the impaler cried real tears of blood study reveals, written by Nathan Fauld.

Vlad Dracul, the infamous medieval Romanian ruler known as Vlad the Impaler and the inspiration for the character of Count Dracula is considered one of the most bloodthirsty rulers in human history.

This identification now seems more apt than ever as a team of Romanian

and Italian chemists has just released a study claiming that Vlad the Impaler literally, not metaphorically, cried tears of blood.

In an article just published in the journal Analytical Chemistry,

scientists from the University of Catania Spring Style Tech Design Limited, the Romania

National Archives, and Polytechnicco de Molano reported on evidence they uncovered showing

that the real life inspiration for Count Dracula suffered

from many illnesses and medical conditions.

The study reveals that his tears of blood were caused by a medical condition that would

leak blood into his tear ducts on any

occasion where he felt the urge to weep. While not the most serious of ailments, the

most eye-opening of Vlad the Impaler's disorders was the incredibly rare

chemolacria which causes a person to cry tears that contain actual blood.

Those who saw Vlad the Impaler shedding tears of blood

might have considered it a reflection of his evil nature rather than seeing

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