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Medieval Torture
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Historical Background The methods used to prove the truth of
accusations were cruel and brutal. Primitive trials were unreliable, ineffective,
and most of all unjust. These trials did not consider evidence as
we know it today.
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Historical Background Guilt or innocence was determined by what
was accepted to be divine intervention. Frequently, the accused was subjected to
physical ordeals on the supposition that God would protect the innocent and punish the guilty.
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Iron Maiden
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Inquisitional Chair
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Jibblet
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Thumb / Toe Screws
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Head Vice
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Breast Ripper
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The Rack
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The Rat Torture
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The Press
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A Garroting Chair
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Heretic’s Fork
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Judas Cradle
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The Pear
(This instrument is Venetian, late 1500's, and consists of bronze segments and key, iron screw. Notice the etched face of Satan in the picture on the left.) 3