The latest stories, interviews and updates of our museum.
By k.kolyada@benaur.com
02 May 2025
LA
In the dark and gruesome history of medieval punishment, executioners were feared and revered, their role essential to maintaining the law through violence and terror. Behind every seasoned executioner, however, stood an apprentice - someone trained in the delicate, brutal craft of inflicting suffering. This chilling education, steeped in tradition and cruelty, shaped the next […]
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The medieval period is often remembered for knights, grand castles, and epic battles. Yet beneath those romanticized images lurked a shadowy realm where medieval torture devices served as instruments of cruelty. The dark history of torture is a testament to humanity’s capacity for both invention and oppression. Over time, what began as rudimentary tools of […]
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By k.kolyada@benaur.com
02 May 2025
Chicago
Torture Beyond PainWhen we think of torture in the Middle Ages, what usually comes to mind is physical suffering, gruesome devices, and fear. But the real cost of torture went far beyond agony. It reached into the foundations of medieval society, draining resources, destabilizing communities, and reshaping economies. This was more than just punishment-it was […]
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By k.kolyada@benaur.com
25 Apr 2025
LA
Have you ever asked yourself: how long would you last in a medieval dungeon? Now you can find out. This dark and thrilling personality quiz blends historical reality with your own psychological profile to reveal your potential fate in a world of chains, darkness, and suffering.Welcome to the DungeonImagine being trapped in a medieval dungeon. […]
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