Pilot Lecture: Torture in the Middle Ages – Myths and Reality
Overview
Debunk Hollywood myths about medieval torture and discover the surprising legal realities of justice in the Middle Ages.
Course No. 90133
This 33-minute pilot lecture reveals how torture only entered medieval law in the 12th century and separates fact from fiction about interrogation methods.
Lecture Content
Medieval Justice Unveiled
- Torture in the Middle Ages (33 min)
- When and why torture was legally permitted
- Common misconceptions vs. historical records
- Actual interrogation methods used

