The latest stories, interviews and updates of our museum.
By k.kolyada@benaur.com
21 Mar 2025
Chicago
The Sinister Evolution of Language: How Torture Inspired Common PhrasesLanguage carries the weight of history, often in ways we don’t realize. Many of the old sayings and their origins are rooted in some of the darkest aspects of human history, particularly the cruel and macabre methods of interrogation and punishment used during medieval times. From […]
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By k.kolyada@benaur.com
21 Mar 2025
LA
Throughout history, the methods used to extract information from suspects have drastically changed. In the Middle Ages, interrogators relied on physical duress and inquisition torture methods, believing this brutality was justified to combat heresy or secure confessions. Devices like the rack and iron maiden symbolized medieval interrogation techniques, where fear and coercion tactics took precedence […]
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At the Medieval Torture Museum, we are dedicated to the acquisition, preservation, and restoration of medieval torture tools and other historical relics. Each artifact holds a story of the past, and our goal is to ensure these pieces remain intact for generations to come. From sourcing rare artifacts to implementing meticulous museum artifact preservation techniques, […]
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By k.kolyada@benaur.com
14 Mar 2025
Chicago
Laws have long been used as tools of control, shaping societies through strict regulations and fear-based enforcement. Throughout history, rulers and governments issued official orders for torture, allowing acts of brutality to be justified under the guise of justice. These torture laws in history formed the foundation of the medieval justice system, where severe punishments […]
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