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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 22 MIN

Worse Ways to die: Crucifixion

from History and Hearsay · host Christina

In the ancient world, Crucifixion was more than just an execution method —it was a calculated display of power - a public spectacle meant to break the will of anyone who dared to resist.”0:00 - Intro0:19 - Good Friday1:23 - The Origins of Crucifixion4:27 - The Process of Crucifixion12:11 - Crucifixion Remains Found 14:20 - Cause of death18:41 - An end of Crucifixion20:31 - Conclusion Sources:Crucifixion -Capital punishment: https://www.britannica.com/topic/crucifixion-capital-punishment New info on how nails were placed, etc: https://openurl.ebsco.com/EPDB:gcd:10:38300490/detailv2?sid=ebsco:plink:scholar&id=ebsco:gcd:191907420&crl=f&link_origin=www.google.com Remains found: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/a-tomb-in-jerusalem-reveals-the-history-of-crucifixion-and-roman-crucifixion-methods/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jehohanan Video human made animations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG0CSEpqQCI T Shaped Cross: https://cbn.com/article/suffering/physicians-view-crucifixion-jesus-christ The history and pathology of crucifixion: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14750495/ Crucifixion in the Ancient World: A Historical Analysis: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1188&context=eleu Roman Crucifixion Methods: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/crucifixion/roman-crucifixion-methods-reveal-the-history-of-crucifixion/ Crucifixion in the Roman World: https://www.bibleodyssey.org/articles/crucifixion-in-the-roman-world/#google_vignette History of Crucifixion: https://www.gotquestions.org/crucifixion.html Sketch drawings gotten from here:: https://tragoviproslosti.eu/2023/05/09/crucifixion-in-the-roman-world-ideology-behind-the-brutal-practice/  

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