20 Medieval Torture Devices Explained | 10 Shocking Myths vs 10 Real Historical Punishments

#medievalhistory, #torturemyths, #darkhistory, #historyexplained, #hiddenhistory, #medievaltimes, #historicalfacts, #truehistory, #historydocumentary, #worldhistory, #ancientpunishments, #historylovers, #educationvideo, #learninghistory, #mysteryhistory, #pastrevealed, #historychannel, #documentarystyle, #untoldhistory, #deepdivehistory, #humanhistory, #medievallife, #factsnotfiction, #historytruth, #realhistory, #knowledge, #storytelling, #educationalcontent, #historicallearning, #historyfans 20 Medieval Torture Devices Explained | 10 Shocking Myths vs 10 Real Historical Punishments The Middle Ages are often shown as a time of endless cruelty, dark dungeons, and terrifying torture machines. Movies and social media have made many people believe that medieval punishment was filled with extreme and horrifying devices. But how much of this is actually true? In this historical story, we separate myth from reality by exploring 10 famous medieval torture devices that were never truly used — and 10 real punishments that actually existed in history. You will discover how fake stories were created by later museums, writers, and exaggerated legends, and how real medieval justice worked in everyday life. This video is designed for education, not shock. It explains how fear, law, power, and public punishment shaped medieval society, and why modern media often distorts historical truth. If you enjoy deep history, mystery, and learning the real stories behind popular legends, this video will keep you engaged from start to finish. 👉 Watch till the end to uncover the truth behind medieval torture myths. ✅ TIMESTAMPS ⏳ 00:00 🎬 Introduction – Why We Believe Torture Myths 🏰 02:20 ⚖️ How Medieval Justice Really Worked 📚 04:50 🧠 Why Fake Torture Stories Spread 🧱 07:10 ❌ Myth #1 – Iron Maiden 🍐 09:00 ❌ Myth #2 – Pear of Anguish 🐂 10:40 ❌ Myth #3 – Brazen Bull 🎭 12:30 ❌ Myth #4 – Scold’s Bridle 🔺 14:20 ❌ Myth #5 – Judas Cradle 💺 16:10 ❌ Myth #6 – Spiked Chair 🔱 17:50 ❌ Myth #7 – Heretic’s Fork ⚙️ 19:40 ❌ Myth #8 – Breaking Wheel (Exaggerated) 🎭 21:30 ❌ Myth #9 – Torture Mask 🦵 23:10 ❌ Myth #10 – Knee Splitter 🔎 25:00 🔄 Transition – What Torture Really Looked Like 🪢 26:40 ✅ Real #1 – The Rack 🎗️ 28:20 ✅ Real #2 – The Strappado ✋ 30:10 ✅ Real #3 – Thumbscrews 🪵 32:00 ✅ Real #4 – The Pillory 🦵 33:40 ✅ Real #5 – The Stocks ⚡ 35:10 ✅ Real #6 – Whipping Post 🔥 36:40 ✅ Real #7 – Branding Iron 💧 38:10 ✅ Real #8 – Dunking Stool ⛓️ 39:40 ✅ Real #9 – Chains and Shackles 🧺 41:00 ✅ Real #10 – Public Cages 🎓 42:40 📖 Lessons From History 🏁 44:30 🌟 Conclusion – Truth Over Fear