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Jul 9 2013

10 Medieval Torture Devices

34 min 2 movies discussed
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Warning: This episode on instruments designed solely to produce extreme human suffering during the Middle Ages in Europe is very graphic in nature. Seriously, if you're squeamish, maybe pass on this one.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the dark and gruesome world of medieval torture devices from Europe's Middle Ages. In this particularly brutal episode, they explore ten of history's most diabolical contraptions - from the brazen bull and iron maiden to the rack and scavenger's daughter - examining how these instruments of suffering reflected the violent, inventive cruelty of the era. Along the way, they play a fun game identifying which torture device names have been adopted by heavy metal bands, adding a bit of levity to an otherwise deeply disturbing topic.


Movies Discussed

James Bond Jr.
James Bond Jr.
1991
★ 4.6
"It's very reminiscent of something we'd seen in an old James Bond movie — A listener's email described an automated house with defense measures that reminded him of something from a James Bond movie."
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 2h 59m
★ 8.4
"I tweeted out this picture of the different characters from Lloyd of the Rings — Chuck mentioned tweeting about Lord of the Rings characters and what types of metal music they would be into based on their appearance." — Chuck

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