The list of ancient and cruel torture methods used, according to AI

The history of humanity has been marked by blood, evil, and cruelty . Furthermore, just as there have been humans, there have been forms of torture that have marked different moments in its history.

So, we asked ChatGPT's artificial intelligence (AI) what the most famous torture methods in human history were, and this is what it answered.

Torture has been practiced in various cultures and eras as a means to extract confessions, punish, or instill fear. Throughout history, numerous methods have existed, many of them extremely cruel. Here is a summary of some of the most well-known torture methods used in antiquity and the Middle Ages: See more: The 10 best-selling cars in Colombia so far in 2025

Methods of torture in ancient times

— Crucifixion Used by the Romans, especially against slaves and rebels. It consisted of nailing or tying the condemned person to a cross and leaving him or her to die slowly from suffocation, wounds, or exposure.

— The wheel

They tied the prisoner to a wooden wheel and broke his bones with iron bars. They then left him exposed to the sun or animals.

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— The impalement

Practiced in Mesopotamia, Persia, and Eastern Europe, a stake was inserted into the body, usually through the rectum or vagina, until it emerged through the mouth or shoulder.

— Scaphism (Persian punishment)

The victim was enclosed between two canoes, smeared with honey and milk, and left at the mercy of insects and animals. Medieval tortures

— The Iron Maiden A metal capsule with spikes inside that held the victim. It didn't kill instantly, but caused slow, painful wounds.

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— The colt

Device where the tortured person's body was stretched until the joints were dislocated.

— Oral, anal or vaginal pear

Instrument that was introduced into a body cavity and expanded by means of an internal screw.

— The Thumb Crusher

He placed his fingers in a vice with screws that broke them little by little.

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— The mountain range

The person was hung upside down and slowly sawed through the groin. Targets of torture

* Obtain confessions, often false.* Punish crimes considered serious (heresy, treason, witchcraft).* Intimidate the population by example.* Serve as a form of public execution.

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