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Medieval Torture

Medieval Torture. 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. Historical Background.

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Medieval Torture

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  1. Medieval Torture

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Iron Maiden

  5. Inquisitional Chair

  6. Jibblet

  7. Thumb / Toe Screws

  8. Head Vice

  9. Breast Ripper

  10. The Rack

  11. The Rat Torture

  12. The Press

  13. A Garroting Chair

  14. Heretic’s Fork

  15. Judas Cradle

  16. 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

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