A lot of these variables were understood at the time, and people would talk about where to place the noos and how to position the condemned. But as v a c gatrell points out, it made little difference. And he'll mention the names of a bunch of different people that went to their death on the gallows here. He'll also quote a lot of primary sources. So if you hear me say quote within the quote, it's a primary source.
Pain is at the root of most drama and entertainment. When does it get too real? This very disturbing and graphic show looks into some case studies and asks some deep questions. WARNING Very intense subject matter.