VIDEO HERE (15:37 minutes)
In this video, we take a closer look at how and why the Romans used crucifixion, plus a detailed examination of exactly what the process of a typical crucifixion entailed.
We also attempt to answer the question as to whether crucifixion was a regrettable side-effect of Rome's civilizing mission, or an indication of a deeper, fundamental Roman brutality.
Be advised that, given the nature of the subject matter, this video may not be suited for younger viewers or those of a more sensitive constitution. The video contains artistic depictions of crucifixion as well as medical illustrations of the harm done to a human body during the process.
NOTE: In this video, we erroneously state that, after Caesar was kidnapped by a gang of pirates, he swore that he would have them all crucified, yet eventually settled to merely have their throats slit instead, sparing them from crucifixion. According to Suetonius, Caesar did have their throats slit, but then crucified their bodies as warning. Roman mercy
I actually already watched this one the other day. It was fascinating.
ReplyDeleteA couple of Easter's ago, I did some extensive reading on crucifixion. A truly brutal way to die.
ReplyDeleteNever give up your guns!
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. . . and He died in the most excruciating way possible. For us.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
DeleteThe Romans didn’t fuck around. Your recently conquered tribe still feeling spicy? Romans show up and salt your fields, kill all who resist, take the men of fighting age ship them to the other end of the empire and make legionaries out of them. If you look at how they did things it’s like they were all engineers. All their punishments were horrible but dispassionate.
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The Roman Empire was not created by warm fuzzy kumbaya types.
ReplyDeleteBad asses, organized.
Muslim armies would often impale their victims on a red hot iron bar. It was stuck in the rectum and pushed through until it came out the mouth. Competent practitioners would bend the rod so the heart and lungs were not pierced. It was said that the victim would survive on the staff for days if the procedure was done before the rod cooled.
ReplyDeleteMake a good border wall, just saying.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Bw4zyW1ig
ReplyDeletethink if Christ had been hung by the neck,
ReplyDeletewld Christians today be wearing a small gallows?
We may end up wearing them as a symbol of what may be coming to the politicians.
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