The latest stories, interviews and updates of our museum.
By system_admin
14 Nov 2025
LA
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 […]
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By system_admin
14 Nov 2025
Chicago
The Meaning and Origins of the Garrote To understand the garrote execution, one must first understand the garrote meaning. The word derives from the Spanish garrote, meaning “stick” or “club,” and originally referred to any instrument used to strangle or crush. In its earliest form, it was a simple cord or loop twisted around the […]
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The Birth of a Revolutionary Machine The story of the guillotine begins not with cruelty, but with an ideal. In 1789, during the dawn of the French Revolution, a physician named Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin proposed a device that would end the centuries of unequal punishment between rich and poor. When historians ask who invented the […]
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By system_admin
11 Nov 2025
LA
The city of joy, Los Angeles, is full of creative and unconventional attractions. You can do there whatever you can imagine: Here you can find activities for you and your friends. Art & Dark Culture for Young Visitors For those who are into dark, horror, occult, and unusual themes, visit the Museum of Death, Madame […]
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