History’s Most Brutal Torture & Punishments | History 101

In this video, we explore some of the most horrific punishments throughout history, from ancient civilizations to more recent times. These punishments were not only designed to inflict severe pain but also to serve as public deterrents, sending a chilling message to the masses.

We begin with the Iron Collar, used in ancient Rome and later adopted in America to control enslaved people and criminals. Then, we move on to the Iron Bit, a device used to silence and punish enslaved individuals in the southern United States. From the ancient practice of waterboarding, used as an interrogation technique, to the infamous tarring and feathering during colonial America, we witness the gruesome lengths societies have gone to for control and punishment.

We also look into the Pillory, the Ducking Stool, and the Electric Chair, all designed to humiliate or execute those who defied laws or authority. The Brazen Bull, a terrifying method of execution from ancient Greece, and the Iron Maiden, a symbol of medieval cruelty, will also be discussed. You’ll learn about the Choppe, Impalement, Quartering, and Beheading, each offering shocking insights into the severity of historical justice systems.

As we dive into these dark chapters, we’ll also explore the moral and ethical implications of these punishments, as well as their lasting impact on societies and modern-day legal systems.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - The Iron Collar
01:00 - The Iron Bit
01:50 - Waterboarding: A Controversial History
03:10 - Tarring and Feathering
04:00 - The Pillory
05:30 - The Ducking Stool
06:30 - The Electric Chair: Controversial and Deadly
07:50 - The Brazen Bull
09:10 - Crucifixion in Ancient Rome
10:30 - Decimation in Ancient Rome
12:00 - The Carcer: Prison of Ancient Rome
13:00 - Damnatio Memoriae: Erasing History
14:30 - Burning at the Stake
15:00 - The Punishment of the Sack
16:00 - The Iron Maiden: Real or Myth?
18:00 - The Chopper
19:30 - Hanging in Cages
21:00 - The Boot: Pain and Torture
22:30 - The Gibbet: A Death that Never Ended
24:00 - The Quartering
25:00 - Prison Hulks
27:00 - Impalement
28:30 - Beheading
30:00 - Branding: A Lasting Mark

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