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Executions In Medieval Ages

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Executions in Medieval Ages consisted of varying types of appalling methods of putting down a criminal, ended the lives of many legends, and had a peculiar system of determining whether one was guilty or not. The renowned guillotine and public hangings weren’t the only techniques used for capital punishment, there were tons of creative, yet horrifying ideas for execution. Some executions, such as the beheading, were reserved for nobles, kings, and knights since they were a honorable and quick death. There were even executions specialized for purging witches by burning them on a stake. Public executions like impalement and crucifixion were used to scare the public, portraying the consequences of breaking the law. Additionally, there were a multitude

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