Every winter, as snow sparkles across cards and storefronts, the world awaits the most beloved figure of the holiday season — Santa Claus. But imagine, just for a moment, if the spirit of Christmas found himself in the courtroom. What would happen if Santa on trial became more than a joke? What would the trial […]
The best day excursion you can do without leaving the county is to visit the Medieval Torture Museum. The Getty Center: one of the best places for amazing views. Griffith Observatory: the famous location for sunsets in LA. “Snow & Desert Escapes” Big Bear Lake is for when you actually miss winter. Joshua Tree National […]
The Painful Language of Protest Tarring and feathering is one of the best known examples of how people shamed others publicly in the early modern period. Tarring and feathering is a unique combination of punishment, a symbol of the community’s anger towards someone who did not conform to what they believed should have happened and […]
A Punishment Born From Fire and Fear Among the extreme medieval punishments, few evoke as much dread as boiling execution — a method in which water, oil, tar, or wine became instruments of state power. Long before the written laws of Europe were standardized, rulers turned to fire and boiling water torture methods to demonstrate […]
Your birthday planning may turn out to be really difficult, even in the “City of Angels”. With so big amount of options, it is easy to host a dinner party or spend a day at the beach, but it is typical and quite boring. Whether you are organizing a bash for a teenager or an […]
Where To Go In Chicago If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, Chicago or St. Augustine, both cities offer plenty of family-friendly activities – from museums and scenic walks to festive seasonal events. And for those looking for a more unusual, educational, and emotional experience, the Medieval Torture Museum is available both in LA and […]
LA is legendary for blurring the line between reality and fiction, particularly regarding immersive exhibits. While plenty of visitors rush to see the frozen smiles of celebrities, the city offers far richer, more artistically detailed experiences – if you know where to look. Mapping out your weekend? Here are the top spots where lifelike figures […]
What Is a Strappado? To understand the strappado meaning, one must picture a body suspended in prayer-like agony. The victim’s hands were bound behind their back and attached to a rope passing over a beam. When pulled upward, the arms twisted unnaturally, the shoulders dislocating under their own weight. That is what is a strappado—a […]
Where interactive entertainment and unforgettable experiences combines with a film history? Of course, it is Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles – one of the world’s most iconic streets in the US and maybe in the world. Whether you’re a tourist or a local explorer of interesting places and Los Angeles attractions, on the Hollywood Blvd […]
The Throne of Confession and Control In the shadowed chambers of medieval justice, the interrogation chair stood as a symbol of submission and fear. It was not merely a seat, but a throne of control — designed to strip the body and soul of resistance. In an age when truth was equated with confession and […]
