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Devices of Torture of the 16th and 17 Century

The Medieval period of the Middle Ages was violent and blood thirsty. In barbarous times the cruel and pitiless feeling which induced legislators to increase the horrors of tortures, also contributed to the aggravation of the fate of prisoners. Torture chambers were included in many castles. Law or custom did not prescribe any fixed rules for the treatment of hapless prisoners who faced torture. Different types of torture were used depending on the victim's crime and social status. Torture was seen as a totally legitimate means for justice to extract confessions, or obtain the names of accomplices or other information about the crime. Torture was a legitimate way to obtain testimonies and confessions from suspects for use in legal inquiries and trials during the Middle Ages.

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Microminiature Art

Unbelievably small artworks by Nicholas Aldunin-master of Microminiature Art. Nicholas Aldunin was born in Voroshilovgrad region, lives in Moscow. Several years ago, he got the idea to shoe a flea. Two years preparing for, and then sat down at the microscope. Three months later, finished the work, and "rushed".

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Tube Clock

If you’re looking for a clock that’s equally vintage, modern, and pure geekery, look no further than the Chronotronix V400 Nixie Clock. The clock is a celebration of purist elegance. Its distinguishing markup is the combination of massive cherry wood and shiny black anodized aluminum constituting certain gentility.

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