THE UNFORGETTING STORY OF THE HEART-PIERCING METHOD OF EXECUTION.

"The heart-piercing cry makes even the executioners wince. The edges bite into the crotch of this soon-to-be Judas, tearing tendons, nerves, and lymph nodes."

Today, the torture museums of Europe display infamously gruesome instruments like the iron maiden, the rack, and the Spanish donkey. However, a lesser-known device that initially resembles a simple wooden stool may have been the most brutal of them all.

 Known as the Judas Cradle, this ghastly tool was reportedly used during the Spanish Inquisition to inflict maximum pain by suspending heretics above its razor-sharp "seat" with their orifices exposed and then slowly lowering them down onto it. What's more, the cradle's tip would never be cleaned, meaning that even if the torture wasn't meant to be lethal, the victim would most likely die of infection anyway. Learn more about the horrifying story of the Judas Cradle

~ Photo In History ~ The Judas Cradle.

The Judas Cradle, also known as the Judas Chair or the Guided Cradle, was a torture device that was most commonly used during the Medieval period. It took advantage of the forces of gravity to torture its victims in the most delicate of places and was an effective and popular method for acquiring confessions and other information. 

The device got its name by providing the kind of punishment that would suit only the world’s most famous traitor – Judas. It was used during the Spanish Inquisition to extract information or punish those who were perceived as guilty of heresy or blasphemy. 

The Spanish Inquisition was a tribunal established in 1478 by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II. The purpose of the Inquisition was to identify and punish individuals who were suspected of being heretics or apostates – those who had abandoned their faith or beliefs. The Inquisition initially targeted those who were Jewish or Muslim but later expanded to include other groups, such as Protestants.

The Inquisition was notorious for its use of torture and other brutal methods to extract confessions from suspects. Those who were found guilty were often subjected to imprisonment, fines, or even execution.

The Judas Cradle was not only used during the Spanish Inquisition but was also used in other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. It was even used in some parts of Asia, where it was known as the “Chinese Boot.” The device was also used in some prisons during the 19th century, although it was banned in most countries by the end of the century.

Despite its gruesome nature, the Judas Cradle was not always lethal. However, victims often suffered from infections, which could lead to death. In some cases, the weight of the victim’s body could cause the device to puncture vital organs, leading to death.

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