More Weird History Facts

In ancient Rome, who was once sewn into a sack with a monkey, a snake, and a dog before being thrown in a river?

Which body part was targeted in the gruesome Chinese punishment known as "Lingchi" or "death by a thousand cuts"?

Which ancient torture involved a metal bull being heated until the victim inside was roasted alive?

What strange punishment was used in the Middle Ages for bakers who cheated customers by selling underweight bread?

What did some ancient Chinese officials do to avoid torture during interrogations?

What was a “scold’s bridle” used for?

What happened to victims of the “Scaphism” torture method?

What animal was used in ancient Persian torture by being trapped in a boat with the victim, covered in honey?

What unusual item did ancient Romans use to brush their teeth?

Which Roman emperor is said to have made his horse a priest?

What did the Aztecs believe they had to give the sun to help it rise each day?

What was once taxed in Russia, leading people to secretly keep it or fake it?

What did ancient Egyptians use to remove brains during mummification?

What strange ingredient did ancient Chinese torturers sometimes use to induce madness during sleep deprivation?

What is believed to have happened to people in the “Judas Cradle” punishment?