It’s hard to tell who suffers more in some torture methods—the victim or anyone who has to hear about it.
There are many horrifying torture methods from history, but some stand out as especially cruel. One of these methods is said to have been invented by the ancient Greeks.
In this method, the victim was placed inside a hollow brass bull. Once inside, a fire was lit beneath it, slowly roasting the person alive. Just thinking about it can make anyone’s skin crawl.
Another cruel execution took place centuries ago involving György Dózsa, a Hungarian man who led a rebellion. He was made to sit naked on an iron throne. But this wasn’t just any throne—it was heated up, and he was also forced to wear a heated iron crown. As if that weren’t enough, he had to hold a glowing scepter, mocking his ambition to become king.
Can you imagine the pain of sitting on something burning hot, with an audience watching?
Then there’s a form of torture known as tickle torture. It might sound harmless, but it’s far from funny. A video explaining this method went viral, shocking many viewers.
In this method, the victim’s feet were dipped in salt water. It doesn’t sound too bad at first. But then a goat was brought in to lick the victim’s feet. At first, it might seem like a ticklish experience. However, the goat’s rough tongue would gradually scrape the skin raw. Over time, the person’s feet would be so worn down that infections would set in, prolonging their suffering.
Reactions to this simulation were quick. One person commented on how humans are endlessly inventive when it comes to inflicting pain. Another admitted they initially thought it would be harmless, only to realize how brutal it really was.
Many people shared the same initial thought—thinking the goat would just tickle, but soon realizing how cruel it was. It’s safe to say, if given the choice, most would prefer to die laughing rather than from such unimaginable pain.
