• Akasazh@feddit.nl
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    11 months ago

    It’s made to look older than it actually is. Screw threads weren’t really a thing until the 19th century. So this contraption isn’t a medieval torture device.

    Most outlandish torture things like iron maidens weren’t really used but were 19th century people making up medieval torture fantasy stuff.

    • Crul@lemm.eeOP
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      11 months ago

      Good point. I always assume that these contraptions are pieces of art, and not actual historical artifacts. But this one is not presented as such.