5 Most Frightening Torture Methods from the Middle Ages

5 Most Frightening Torture Methods from the Middle Ages 1. The Judas Cradle The victim would be positioned on top of a pyramid-like seat. The triangular-shaped end of the Judas cradle was injected in the victim's anus or vagina. This torture could last anywhere from a few hours to complete days. Victims died of loss of blood and infections. 2. Flaying The victim will be submerged into boiling water and was taken out after a few minutes. The victim's arms are tied to a pole above his head while his feet were tied below The torturer used a small knife to slowly peel off the victim's skin 3. Crocodile Shear Two iron-cast sides of a tube, the insides of which feature rows of spikes which are then heated by the torturer and placed on certain appendages Specifically used as a method to punishment for those who committed treason. Male victims would have their genitals clamped down on repeatedly until they bled out and died. 4. Spanish Donkey Naked, victims were seated aside the apparatus, a vertical wood board with a sharp V-shaped wedge on top. Varying weights were then attached to their feet. Eventually, the victim's own weight and the extra baggage caused the wedge to slice through their bodies, effectively slicing them in half. 5. The Breast Ripper The Breast Ripper was often used heated during torture and it contained four claws, which were used to slowly rip the breasts from women for various crimes. The instrument would be imposed onto a single breast of the woman. They were designed to shred, or tear off the breasts of the victim. If the woman did not die, she would be horribly disfigured for the rest of her life. WATCH NEXT: 8 Real Occurrences That Suggest Time Travelers Exist https://youtu.be/S9AdNy4U0h4 THANK YOU FOR WATCHING PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Click Here http://goo.gl/ilxCrj ---------------------------------------- Sources & Credits Countdown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzfmZC3kg3M http://www.oddee.com/item_96596.aspx http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-types-of-medieval-torture/litgoddess?var=4&utm_expid=16418821-179.pGCXY4nOQBOxMAZDH8jsWw.3&format=BLOG&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ranker.com%2Flist%2Ftop-10-types-of-medieval-torture%2Flitgoddess%3Fvar%3D4%26format%3DGRID Judas Cradle http://ppcorn.com/us/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2016/01/Judas-Cradle-ppcorn.jpg http://www.sott.net/image/s2/45584/full/witches19.jpg Flaying http://lifehacklane.com/img_posts/2015-12-07-08-00-20.jpg crocodile shear http://567751492681065651.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/2/8/23282484/9834488.jpg?632 breast ripper http://www.thatsmags.com/uploads/galleries/images/breasttorture.png http://www.pukish.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/The-breast-ripper.jpg