The Rack: Never Go Full Catholic

How much pain could a human body actually withstand before it finally broke? On the Season 1 finale of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan finally tackle one of the most infamous torture devices in history: the Rack. We travel through medieval and early modern Europe to explore how this infamous device was used to extract confessions, information, and sometimes the names of other people. We look at some of the most notorious victims of the Rack, including Anne Askew, Guy Fawkes, Nicholas Owen, and Barbara Rufin, while exploring the role torture played in religious persecution, witch trials, treason investigations, and the Spanish Inquisition. We'll also dig into the origins of the Rack, the different versions used across Europe, and some of the surprising stories surrounding one of the most recognizable symbols of medieval torture. And because this is Torture: A Dark History, Kevin and Dan bring their usual ** inappropriate humor** to one of the most brutal subjects we've covered. If you love torture history, dark history, medieval history, the Rack, medieval torture devices, witch trials, the Spanish Inquisition, true crime, and historical executions, it's finally time we put someone on the Rack. Please like, subscribe, and follow where ever you listen. The Beard Struggle Patreon Merch Buy Us A Coffee YouTube Instagram Twitter Tiktok The Sassholes Insta!! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/curiosity License code: 7QU9IW0B2IJBFZJY Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/suburban-honeymoon License code: 1OKNVEXYPW8QAYSH Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/qube/play License code: SKT2DM1PM7SZMJG6 Ad Music by Liborio Conti Please give us a 5 star rating and review!!