Was Dracula a Vegan, Really?
Sam Knight writes about how the study of proteins has led to the reëvaluation of historical figures, such as Vlad the Impaler, sometimes with perplexing results.
Source: newyorker.com
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Dracula may have wept blood on tear-stained letters, chemical analysis reveals
From George Orwell to Vlad the Impaler, this novel form of analytical chemistry is enhancing how we view history
Source: yahoo.com
Inspiration for Dracula character may have cried blood
Vlad III of Wallachia, who some believe was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula, may have bled tears from his eyes, researchers say.
Source: nypost.com
'DNA detectives' turn to ancient poo to reveal the identity of the Man In The Iron Mask | Science | News
EXCLUSIVE: A team of DNA detectives claim theyre on the cusp of finally revealing the identity of the Man In The Iron Mask using state-of-the-art testing of ‘historical biomolecules... just dont ask where they found them!
Source: express.co.uk
What was Dracula really like? 550-year-old clue to life of Vlad the Impaler emerges
Scientists are hoping ‘historical biomolecules’ on a 15th-century missive written by Vlad Dracula, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s vampire count, will reveal more about him
Source: theguardian.com
Document Detectives Use Smudges and Bloodstains to Investigate the Past | History
Proteins left behind on historic artifacts are revealing centuries-old secrets
Source: smithsonianmag.com