Medieval Historian Matt Lewis delves into the grisly details of medieval torture techniques. We cover everything from what it was like to be 'hung, drawn, and quartered' to the terrifying specialties of Vlad The Impaler. Matt explores the depths of human cruelty throughout the medieval period, offering a stark reminder of the barbarity that once prevailed. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Hanged, Drawn and Quartered 05:08 Impaling 08:48 Crushing 11:55 Beheading 14:13 The Wheel 16:58 Boiling 18:33 Sawing 20:21 Burning 22:32 Flaying 24:52 The Wooden Horse 26:14 Conclusion #historyhit #medievalhistory #middleages