If between the civilizations in the galaxy there were something like the Olympic Games in terms of development, then at least in two disciplines humanity could definitely take the lead. The first is the creation of new ways of exterminating primates. The second is creativity and variety of torture methods.
1. The rich and the ins and outs
The torturers also loved to pull out their nails. This uncomplicated torture has been working one hundred percent for more than the first century. Also, a very effective measure was beating a person with wooden sticks on the back, arms, legs, as well as areas with vital organs. At the same time, they did not beat him on the head, so as not to lose consciousness.
2. Rack
A universal torture device that was widely used in Russia. The point was to push the joints out. It is for this reason that torturers and executioners are often called "back masters".
The main "advantage" of the rear was that it crippled a person very "relatively". She caused terrible pain, but after torture, the joints could be straightened, after which the person was still sent to work in hard labor.
3. Drop by drop
They shaved the crown of the man under the trough and tied him to a post, after which water began to ooze onto the bald spot of the martyr. In a couple of hours, such a water Morse code could drive a person crazy. At the same time, the mouth was gagged. Most often, swearing people were tortured in this way.
4. Broom
Under Ivan IV, a bath broom was a very popular punishment. A burning bath broom with which the victims were whipped mostly in public. The broom in general occupied a very special place in culture, in the matter of education and punishment.
5. "Toad's feet"
"Awesome" torture, which gained its popularity under Ivan the Terrible. Its essence was to use a special (not very clever) mechanical device to squeeze out all the knuckles on a person's fingers (like bones from a cherry). Used "toad's feet" most often for punishment, and not for inquiry.
6. Hook
Another torture that was used exclusively as a punishment was being hung on a hook by the ribs. Simple and at the same time very terrible punishment. The suffering of the person suspended in this way was very long. Most often, traitors, rebels and robbers were punished in this way. An interpreter was often placed next to the suspended criminals, whose task was to convey to all passers-by what exactly this person was punished for.
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