Our theme for June is “Fact or Fable?”—a month-long exploration into legendary figures who may have been inspired by real people... or who might just be really compelling stories. Today’s episode? We’re talking about an icon that has haunted movies and novels alike for decades, if not centuries: Dracula. Now, chances are, you know at least some version of the Dracula story. A mysterious count, a castle in Transylvania, vampires, bats, and eerie nights. It’s one of the most enduring tales of horror and the supernatural. But what makes it even more interesting? In its oldest form, Dracula was a real person—a nobleman, a warrior, a prince. No magic or vampires attached… at least not yet. So today, we’re asking: Was Dracula real? And how did his story evolve from history into legend?

Our theme for June is “Fact or Fable?”—a month-long exploration into legendary figures who may have been inspired by real people... or who might just be really compelling stories. Today’s episode? We’re talking about one of the most iconic warriors in global folklore: Mulan. Chances are, you know at least some version of the story. A young woman disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army. She trains, she fights, she triumphs—and eventually reveals her true identity. It’s a compelling, heroic tale—and what makes it even more interesting? In its oldest form, there’s no magic, no gods or demons, no enchanted weapons. Just courage, love, and skill. So, today we’re asking: Was Mulan real? And how has her story changed over the centuries?