The Middle Ages were not a nice period to live in by our cushy modern standards. Most people were poor, they suffered from disease, and their freedom was owned by wealthy landowners. And if you committed a crime and could not afford to pay a fine, your hand might have been chopped off or your tongue and lips cut out.

In the Middle Ages torture was used for the purposes of interrogation and punishment. After reading this article you will realize that punishment these days look like nothing in comparison to the inhumane practices of those days. Although ,one clear difference (which is probably worse ) is  to note is how we have mastered the art of extending infliction of torture to longer and more indefinite periods of time. the Middle Ages that went on from the 5th century to the 5th century is the period that has been known for the most violent ,gruesome and brutal events in European history.

10 Most Disturbing, Inhumane and Painful Torture Devices