Criminal life in the Middle Ages was dangerous, unpredictable, and often short. Justice systems varied by region but commonly relied on public punishment to deter crime. Minor offenses could result in ...
In the Middle Ages, punishment was meant to be seen. Criminals were locked into stocks and pillories in town centers where neighbors hurled filth, stones, and insults. Some were maimed or killed by ...
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