The Brutality Beyond Hanging, Drawing & Quartering

2025-04-28

Think hanging, drawing and quartering was as bad as it got? Think again. In this chilling follow-up, we dive into some of the lesser-known but equally gruesome methods of execution used during the Tudor period. From boiling people alive to crushing them slowly under immense weight, the Tudors certainly knew how to make a statement. Join me as I explore these brutal punishments and the stories behind them. Some were designed to instil fear, others to send a clear political or religious m...

Think hanging, drawing and quartering was as bad as it got? Think again.

In this chilling follow-up, we dive into some of the lesser-known but equally gruesome methods of execution used during the Tudor period. From boiling people alive to crushing them slowly under immense weight, the Tudors certainly knew how to make a statement.

Join me as I explore these brutal punishments and the stories behind them. Some were designed to instil fear, others to send a clear political or religious message—but all are harrowing reminders of a darker side to Tudor justice.

Which of these punishments do you find the most disturbing? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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