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The Dark Side of Early Modern Europe
4:01:46 - 4:10:47 (09:01)
Despite the popular belief that early modern Europe was a time of moral awakening and progress, the reality was far more gruesome. Public executions, where crowds participated in and enjoyed the torture of the condemned, provides evidence of the disturbing underbelly of this era.
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The idea that we have universally progressed to a modern age with better moral sensibilities is flawed, as many societies still have historical examples of cruel and unusual punishment, such as public lynchings, that are reminiscent of medieval times.
4:01:46 - 4:05:21 (03:35)
Moral Progress
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The idea that we have universally progressed to a modern age with better moral sensibilities is flawed, as many societies still have historical examples of cruel and unusual punishment, such as public lynchings, that are reminiscent of medieval times.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Early Modern Europe
EpisodeShow 61 - (Blitz) Painfotainment
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Exploring the psychology of crowds through historical examples of violence and justice, including the executions in early modern Europe, and how the influence of the crowd can change the course of action in a trial.
4:05:23 - 4:10:47 (05:24)
Psychology
Summary
Exploring the psychology of crowds through historical examples of violence and justice, including the executions in early modern Europe, and how the influence of the crowd can change the course of action in a trial.