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sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
Fun fact most “medieval” torture devices were invented much later in history
Comment on Sweet
sem@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
Fun fact most “medieval” torture devices were invented much later in history
glasratz@feddit.org 2 weeks ago
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.