Explore the darker side of history. Discover why the Medieval Torture Museum is considered the most unique dark museum in Chicago for history and horror buffs.

This episode examines one of the most infamous torture methods associated with the Middle Ages, placing it within its historical and legal context. While often portrayed in sensational terms, such ...

During the early medieval era imprisonment was not really a thing. It was more common to either fine, mutilate or execute criminals. But in turbulent times of war, it was often necessary to hold ...

During the Middle Ages, torture was considered a legitimate way to extract confessions, punish offenders, and perform executions. Some methods were considerably crueler than others — these 10 being ...