Gruesom Torture During The Medieval Times

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The sound of bones crunching, the smell of burnt flesh, and the sight of deep red blood were common to the senses for people of the middle Ages. This bone-chilling period in England is commonly referred to as the Medieval Times and known widely for its extensive practice of gruesome torture. Many things led to the torturous acts performed on humans, one being the rise of the powerful clergy. Many deathly devices were concocted during this era; along with the development in literature, some of which derived from the cruel methods of punishment. It is quite evident that the medieval times is by far one of the most intriguing, yet gruesome time periods England had ever experienced. This electrifying era first makes its mark with the shift in power to the dominating clergy.
Prior to the shift in leaders, England was ruled by eight kings and one queen. The start of the period occurred in 1066 when William the Conqueror gained the English throne after the Battle of Hastings. William the Conqueror was also known as William I, whom had a positive influence on certain aspects during the medieval period. However, he also established negative ways of ruling that would lead to the brutal torture people would face later in the century. The laws established by William had a large impact on every person in England. in more negative ways than good. Eventually he gained a reputation of being a tyrant and his vigorous laws paved the pathway for others to inflict torturous punishments as the century goes on (Special Issue William the Conqueror). William could not have become the tyrant he was without the help of the church accomplice. The church in the Medieval Times played a magnificent role in England; more than it has in any other time perio...

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