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Scientists have analyzed letters written by Vlad the Impaler in the 15th century. Traces of protein on the letters suggest he suffered from hemolacria, which causes blood to be present in tears.

Vlad III — known as Vlad the Impaler or Voivode (Prince) Vlad Dracula — was born in Wallachia (modern Romania) some time between 1428 and 1431, and he died either in 1476 or 1477.

However, "It is also presumable that the most ancient proteins should be related to Prince Vlad the Impaler, who wrote and signed these letters," the authors concluded. Analytical Chemistry, 2023.

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Vlad the Impaler’s letters suggest iconic inspiration behind Dracula may have been vegan. If Vlad III had been vegan or vegetarian, it may not have been an ethical choice, scientists say .

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