Torture Method #11: The Stake
Being burned at the stake was usually the last stop for torture victims, because this form of was invariably fatal. Conceptually, it's a very simple process - create a pile of dry wood with a stake at the center to tie the victim to, and then light it. The does all the work. It usually took about a half an hour before the victim lost consciousness, but if it was windy and the fire was blowing away from the victim, he or she might have to endure up to two hours of being slowly burned to death.
The Netherlands developed a particularly cruel twist: Prior to being tied to the stake, the victim's tongue would be sandwiched between two hot iron plates. The scorched and swollen tongue would only allow strange, muffled screams of pain once the burning began, which supposedly added a great deal to the audience's entertainment.
This is a good old classic, as you know these were very often used to kill witches...
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Creepy Facts and Stuff to Keep You Up at Night 2
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