The Middle Ages were a time of growing enlightenment, unless you were accused of being a witch. The fear of witchcraft drove men to extremes - crushed limbs, spiked chairs and strappado were all warm-up steps before the 'witch' inevitably confessed and was burned in the town square. This was medieval justice! #medieval #witches #historytok #darkhistory #fyp

Unveiling the Strappado: A Historical Interrogation Method