Medieval contraptions and torture devices are on view at the new LA museum. (all photos courtesy the Medieval Torture Museum) “The Medieval Torture Museum is meant to feed off the emotions of people ...

The rack was one of the most feared torture devices of the Middle Ages. Victims were strapped down while their limbs were slowly pulled apart. Joints dislocated, muscles tore, and bones could fracture ...

Some may be disturbed, others may be grossed out and a few might find it fascinating, but most visitors to this new museum in Los Angles will have a hard time forgetting all of the unbelievably cruel ...

During the Middle Ages, torture was considered a legitimate way to extract confessions, punish offenders, and perform executions. Some methods were considerably crueler than others — these 10 being ...