Instruments of Torture and Inquisition: The Fakes You Have Always Believed in
The medieval torture instruments, especially those attributed to the Inquisition - without even specifying which Inquisition it is - have always aroused profound interest, sometimes morbid, by the general public.
Many of you have visited torture museums and have asked us what the historical veracity or verisimilitude of the torture instruments on display is.. The answer is quite simple: these are opprobriums without any historical value that plague various Italian cities and, an incredible statement, they manage to obtain regional patronage, of the FAI and even quite famous NGOs. A cutting statement, but fully justified in light of what you will read below. Read More