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Cruel and Unusual Punishments in History
12:04 - 16:30 (04:25)
The practice of hanging, drawing, and quartering was a brutal and gruesome punishment historically used for traitors in England, but as time passed, it was considered too cruel for use. Despite this, the punishment was still carried out on some individuals, including famous figures like Guy Fawkes and Maurice the pirate.
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The infamous, barbaric practice of hang, drawn and quartered was surprisingly not carried out often, with only a handful of occurrences in British history.
12:04 - 15:54 (03:49)
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The infamous, barbaric practice of hang, drawn and quartered was surprisingly not carried out often, with only a handful of occurrences in British history. The punishment was eventually replaced with less gruesome forms of capital punishment, possibly due to the negative press coverage and the sheer length of the execution process.
ChapterCruel and Unusual Punishments in History
EpisodeShort Stuff: Hanged, Drawn and Quartered
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This episode explores the violent practice of hanging, drawing, and quartering, a form of execution used in ancient times that lasted until 1870.
15:54 - 16:30 (00:35)
Summary
This episode explores the violent practice of hanging, drawing, and quartering, a form of execution used in ancient times that lasted until 1870. The elimination of this practice is considered a small step towards the progress of humanity.