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

1. Torture in the Middle Ages (33 min)
   • When and why torture was legally permitted
   • Common misconceptions vs. historical records
   • Actual interrogation methods used