A historical study of the paraphenalia of punishment and restraint

Human history is filled with examples of inhumanity, of the sufferings and indignities which individuals have inflicted upon others. Whilst warfare and greed may have brought about the most deaths, it may be that the greatest suffering has arisen from casues which were seen as pro-social, such as education, religion, and law and order, when those in authority sought to discipline and punish their neighbours, their families, and those who may have held a different view of religion.

This blog is intended to stir the conscience of the reader towards a greater awareness of the evil ingenuity with which man has sought to hurt those he could control.

Thursday, 7 July 2011

The Victorian Contribution

By Victorian times there was some concern that the recipient should be injured through wildly kicking and thrashing about whilst the punishment was inflicted.  This led to the use of specialised punishment racks,  sometimes referred to as punishment ladders.




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