Ever wondered how criminals and anti-social elements were punished in the medieval period? At that time, mercy was not an option if someone landed on
Category: Medieval Torture
10 Horrifying Facts About the Pear of Anguish
Pear of Anguish was a tool devised for torture by the administrators in the medieval period, this tool has been connected with various stories and
The Painful History of the Judas Cradle Torture
Warning: Content may not be Suitable for Young Children. The medieval times of Europe, spanning almost 1000 years, encases acts of torture that still make
The Harrowing History of the Wooden Horse Torture Method
Throughout history, the use of torture has been a stark reality. It is hard to believe that humankind’s harshest form of punishment has been inflicted
The Stock Punishment: A Humiliating Medieval Torture Device
Throughout the medieval period, the administration of justice was often accompanied by gruesome and degrading methods of punishment. Among the different torture devices employed, Stock
Medieval Tickle Torture: Tickling for the Truth
What was Medieval Tickle Torture? Medieval tickle torture, an unconventional method in the Middle Ages, sought to extract information or punish by inducing laughter, discomfort,
The Disturbing History of the Pear of Anguish Torture Device
Warning: Content may not be Suitable for Young Children. The medieval era did a lot of innovation when it came to torturing people. During this
Cruelty Unveiled: The Dark Legacy of the Brazen Bull Torture
Imagine being stuffed into a bull-shaped bronze enclosure and then put on fire. That’s how horrendous was the Brazen Bull Torture method of the medieval
Unveiling the Strappado Torture Device
In the annals of history, we find tales of cruelty and suffering inflicted upon fellow human beings. One such device, the “Strappado Torture Device,” stands
Drowning into Darkness: The Tub Medieval Torture
In medieval Europe, where justice was often cruel and punishment was brutal, one method of torture stood out for its chilling cruelty – The Tub