Article: The Iron Maiden: This Medieval Torture Device Was Used as Recently as 2003!

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Some historical artifacts are literally torturous. The Iron Maiden is one such artifact. This article from Ancient Origins explains the device, gives an opinion on whether it was actually ever used, and details similar implements of torture.

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