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minus-squaresem@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up18·18 days agoFun fact most “medieval” torture devices were invented much later in history
minus-squareglasratz@feddit.orglinkfedilinkarrow-up3·17 days agoTrue. It’s amazing what they could do with a bit of rope and some sticks. Thumbscrews were the most technical thing. Even torture itself was only employed in trials very late in the middle ages. It was quite a step forward from trial by ordeal or reputation.
Fun fact most “medieval” torture devices were invented much later in history
True. It’s amazing what they could do with a bit of rope and some sticks. Thumbscrews were the most technical thing.
Even torture itself was only employed in trials very late in the middle ages. It was quite a step forward from trial by ordeal or reputation.