punishment

During the 17th and 18th centuries, a bizarre phenomenon gripped Europe, leading people to commit…

Australia’s transformation into a penal colony stemmed from England’s dual motive: ridding itself of perceived…

Tarring and feathering, a brutal practice dating back to the 12th century, found notoriety in…

The Iron Maiden, a nightmarish device often associated with medieval torture, may not be what…

In the 16th century, the medieval executioner had a multifaceted role, far from the common…