Details the circumstances that led to the torture of a Franciscan Order, and describes the atrocities of the local inquisitor, Thomas of Aversa.

Contains Medieval illustrations depicting various methods of torture employed by Emperor Basil the Magnificent of Byzantium.

Read the 1896 book "Curious Punishments of Bygone Days" by Alice Morse Earle with illustrations by Franz Hazenplug.

Encyclopedia abstract describes the Roman-Catholic execution ceremony performed for Inquisition victims.

View a collection of torture devices from the Torture Museum. Contains photos of the Breast Ripper, the Branks, the Wheel, and more.

Explores excuses for torture, Medieval torture and equipment, modern cases of criminal torture in the US and modern regimes accused of torture.

Learn about the Medieval atrocities committed inside the infamous tower used by Henry II as a torture center. Offers illustrations.