The Brutal History Of The Thumbscrew, The Torture Device That Left Victims With Crushed Fingers And Toes
A torture device commonly used to elicit prisoner confessions in early modern Europe, the thumbscrew was designed to crush victims’ fingers or toes, leaving them in incredible pain — but alive.
By William DeLong
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Dec 27, 2023
The Brutal History Of The Thumbscrew, The Torture Device That Left Victims With Crushed Fingers And Toes
A torture device commonly used to elicit prisoner confessions in early modern Europe, the thumbscrew was designed to crush victims’ fingers or toes, leaving them in incredible pain — but alive.
By William DeLong
•
December 27, 2023