Euthanasia Coaster, the roller coaster designed to kill
In short The Euthanasia Coaster is a 2010 art project by Lithuanian designer Julijonas Urbonas: a hypothetical roller coaster designed
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Scaphism–the torture method
After the article about the mellified man, I could not help but talk about scaphism: an ancient Persian method of
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The methods of execution by crucifixion
In short Crucifixion was used by the Persians, Phoenicians and Carthaginians and became the symbolic punishment of Rome, reserved for
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Death by burning at the stake
In short Death by burning is a very ancient penalty, already found in the Code of Hammurabi and the Bible.
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Necklacing, the rubber tire torture
Necklacing is a form of torture executed in modern times, born in the mid-80s in South Africa. Execution of the
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The garrote
The garrote was a device used to carry out the death penalty, used mainly in Spain. It basically consisted of
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Execution by elephant
The execution by elephant was a form of capital punishment used in South and Southeast Asian countries, such as India
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Death by boiling
Death by boiling was a form of torture and capital punishment in use in various parts of the world. In
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The Guillotine
The guillotine was a method of carrying out the death penalty used in several countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, Germany
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Lingchi – The death by a thousand cuts
China is famous for its tortures. The lingchi isn’t one of the most famous methods of execution, but it surely
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Hanged, drawn and quartered
Hanged, drawn and quartered describes a method of execution in force from 1351 to 1870 in England as a punishment
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The Torture of Brazen Bull
The torture of the brazen bull was invented by Perillos of Athens, and presented to Phalaris, the Tyrant of Akragas,
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