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Scaphism: the ancient Persian execution where insects ate you alive
If you're looking for the most horrifying execution method in history, scaphism is a strong contender. Used by the ancient ...
The remains of nearly 100 bodies have been discovered at an ancient cemetery which archaeologists believe was the site of an extensive execution operation (per Bucks Free Press). The ghoulish site was ...
Seeing some images of olden times may seem somewhat cartoonish. Because these events happened a long time ago, they can appear to be overly simplified and unrealistic. However, what isn’t amusing at ...
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The 'dark history' of executions at a country park
Penenden Heath is now a "nice country park" in Kent, but the land has a "dark history". Tour guide and amateur historian Shane Waterman told Secret Kent that executions took place at the site from at ...
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