Torture is a barbaric tool that has been used for millennia. In fact, it is still in practice to this day, albeit now more sophisticated methods are used (like music torture). Either way, torturing someone is about inflicting physical and psychological pain, usually in order to obtain a confession.
Have you ever wondered what torture methods and devices were used at other times in history? Look no further! In this gallery, we've compiled some of the most popular torture methods from the Dark Ages and beyond. Click on to discover more.