Īnother example of a torture chamber, perhaps not generally well known, is "The Thieves' Tower" in the Alsace region of France. Torture chambers were also used during the Spanish Inquisition and at the Tower of London. Religious, social and political persecution led to the widespread use of torture during that time. Torture chamber use during the Middle Ages was frequent. Throughout history, torture chambers have been used in a multiplicity of ways starting from Roman times. In the Middle ages, torture was carried out in its chambers The final stage of actually going to the torture chamber itself, just prior to the initiation of torture, was euphemistically called the "Question".
#Chambers dictionary synonym for subterranean series#
Other times the torture chamber was used as the final destination in a series of prison cells where the victims would gradually be moved from one type of cell to another, under progressively worsening conditions of incarceration, and if they did not recant in the earlier stages they would finally reach the torture chamber. The victims were first shown the chamber and if they confessed they would not be tortured inside it. The mere presence of the torture chamber was used as a form of intimidation and coercion. Other more sophisticated designs used principles of acoustics to muffle the screams of the tortured and included walls which recessed and protruded in such a fashion as to reflect the screams of the victims so that the sounds would not be carried to the exterior. In Peru, the torture chambers of the Inquisition were specifically constructed with thick walls so that the screams of the victims could not penetrate them and no sound could be heard from the outside. Other times the dungeons under the trap-doors included pits of water where the victim was thrown to drown after a lengthy torture session in the chamber above. The skeletal remains of people who disappeared were strewn on the floor of the hidden dungeons. They featured secret trap-doors which could be activated to throw victims into dark dungeons where they remained and eventually died. Historically, torture chambers were located in royal palaces, in castles of the nobility and even buildings belonging to the church. The medieval torture chamber was windowless and often built underground, was lit by a few candles and was specifically designed to induce "horror, dread and despair" to anyone but those possessing a strong mind and "nerves of steel".
Ī torture chamber is a room where torture is inflicted.
the rope and pulley system through which the victims, having their hands tied behind their backs and the lifting rope attached to their wrists, were raised and then lowered violently from the chamber ceiling, is visible on the right. The Inquisitors were present to hear the confession, as soon as the torture victim gave up resisting, and the clerk recorded it. The Inquisitors and the clerk are seen on the right. You may also attempt discourse with a troglodyte, but their reliance on insults and circular logic makes them difficult to best in a verbal altercation.An artist's depiction of a torture chamber of the Inquisition, ca. There are many ways to deal with troglodytes, the most reliable being disengagement. This is the source of the troglodyte's confidence, as it leads many to believe they have the power to shape reality. If there are enough troglodytes in a group (often called a "tumor"), they can create an echo chamber effect for anyone that has an opposing opinion, resulting in assimilation into their ranks. The troglodyte's strength lies in its numbers. Upon confrontation, however, they will state that it was "only an opinion" in an attempt to preserve their status and assert their dominance. Citing unreliable sources and relying on an infinitesimal sample size. In fact, knowledge of internet fandoms causes immense physical pain to the troglodyte, as they often voice their displeasure through increased aggression, autistic screeching, and overuse of the word "cringe." When they feel safe, they will usually state their opinions as if they were actual facts that everyone agrees with. Often characterized by their tendency to give unwanted attention, they will attempt to assert dominance by insulting people for innocuous actions, such as playing a popular video game, watching anime, or declaring your allegiance to an online fandom. An inhabitant of text-based open platforms such as Reddit, 4Chan or the Youtube comment section.
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