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Short Stuff: Hanged, Drawn and Quartered

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The Gruesome History of Hanged, Drawn, and Quartered

This chapter explores the horrific punishment of being hanged, drawn, and quartered, tracing its origins from the 13th century to its abolition in the 19th century. With chilling details of the execution process, it sheds light on the brutalities faced by victims and examines the gendered aspects of this barbaric practice.

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