Torture in the Middle Ages

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Torture in the Middle Ages

• Ouch That Hurts!

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Torture

• These slides show detailed views of Medieval
  torture devices. They are NOT pleasant!
• Most of these devices would eventually cause the
  victims death.
• The reason for using a torture device was to get
  the victim to confess faith in the Church.

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The Dunking Cage
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The Wheel
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The Hanging Cape
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The Hanging Cape
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Thumb Screws
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Thumb Screws
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The Iron Maiden
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The Rack
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The Knee-Splitter
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The Leg Clamp
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The Saw
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The Head-Crusher
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The Torture Chair