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The golden age torture was probably medieval Europe. Most of the torture devices used then were known for a long time but they were never before used as commonly as during the high middle ages. Their main reason was to extract confessions of various, mostly religious offences - the death of the confessor was usually acceptable.
Many of the devices used during the middle ages are still in use today and most of them have been adapted to used by the BDSM community. The following devices were commonly used:
Pear: An instrument for expanding and rupturing orifices.
Thumbscrews: Used to inflict pain on the victims fingers.
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Torture Saw: A saw blade on the crotch usually ruins your day...
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Tickler: The tickler has little to do with
tickling - its claw like shape was used to rip skin and flesh.
Stretching rack: A device used to stretch the victim, creating pain in muscles and joints.
Iron Maiden: A sarcophagus like device with spikes or blades on the inside
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Heretic's Fork: A double fork used to force the wearer to look upward to the sky to face god.
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Branding Irons: Used to burn victims for the purpose of inflicting pain.
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