Reaching its peak in the 12th century, torture was used in capital cases as well as against suspected heretics, where from the mid-14th century to the end of the 18th century, it became a common and sanctioned part of the legal proceedings of most European countries approved by the inquisition in cases of heresy. The […]
Torture methods and devices in Medieval times… How sick were these fools
“Fear is the basis of the whole - fear of the mysterious, fear of defeat, fear of death. Fear is the
parent of cruelty, and therefore it is no wonder if cruelty and religion have gone hand-in-hand.” - Bertrand Russell
There are quite a few very […]
The medieval torture Rack… Yikes
Very macabre - Soft, cuddly and charming… NOT. This wood and metal torturous beast that we all associate with the inquisitions, was a monster and drove more fear into the hearts of “accused” heretics all across Spain than Satan himself ever could. Sure it caused a few victims to die […]