# torture
40 Real People Executed for Witchcraft
Before modern science, people didn’t know who to blame when crops failed, plague spread, or children died young. What couldn’t be explained was often blamed on black magic, and more specifically witches.…
18 Inhumane and Notorious Prisons in History
Some names immediately conjure images in the mind of harsh conditions, surrounded by dangerous, even deadly inmates, desperate men with…
This Failed Plot Nearly Changed History and the ‘Traitor’ Responsible Turned Into a Symbol of Resistance that Spans Centuries
“Remember, Remember, the fifth of November, the gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason…
18 Examples of Crime and Punishment in the Ancient Persian Empire
The Persian Empire was actually a series of empires, ruled by a string of imperial dynasties for nearly two and…
The Legend of Unofficial Saint and Slave, Escrava Anastacia, is Filled with Cruelty Beyond Words
Imagine that one day with absolutely no warning, your life as you knew it ceases to exist. You are taken…
20 Facts About Excruciating Methods of Execution and Torture in History
Prostitution is famously known as the oldest profession in the world. Coming in at a close second, however, must surely…
The Bloodiest Tales of Scottish History
An old Scottish joke describes God’s creation of Scotland. ‘Scotland will have spectacular mountains, imposing glens, and stunning lochs. Plump…
The Ghost in the Mirror: The Legend of Bloody Mary Revealed
As most of us know, standing alone in a darkened room, quietly muttering Bloody Mary into a mirror isn’t just…
A Painful Affair: 8 Stomach Churning Punishments Used by the Ancient Persians
In the 21st century, there is often a lamentation about the perceived leniency of sentences handed out to criminals. Even…
This Future American President Escaped Being Tortured and Cannibalized During World War II
World War II is laden with horrific tales of POWs being tortured and the Chichijima Incident is one of the…