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Medieval Punishments An Illustrated History of Torture

William Andrews

“The brank may be described simply as an iron framework; which was placed on the head, closing it in a kind of cage; it had in front a plate of iron, which, either sharpened or covered with spikes, was so situated as to be placed in the mouth of the victim, and if she attempted to move her tongue in...

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On Being with Krista Tippett

The speaker mentioned having spent time with Rejali's book on torture, but did not read every word, as it was difficult and they did not want to get into granular details. They mentioned having read other interviews and pieces written by the author.

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I cannot say I have read every word of your book because oh, it's hard to read and and because you know I'm liberated by the fact that I don't want to get into some of that granular stuff

— Episode: [Unedited] Darius Rejali with Krista Tip...

Episode: [Unedited] Darius Rejali with Krista Tippett

The speaker mentioned having spent time with Rejali's book on torture, but did not read every word, as it was difficult and they did not want to get into granular details. They mentioned having read other interviews and pieces written by the author.

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I cannot say I have read every word of your book because oh, it's hard to read and and because you know I'm liberated by the fact that I don't want to get into some of that granular stuff

But but I have I have spent time with her book and I've read a lot of other interviews you've given and pieces you've written

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