Scold’s Bridle: A Haunting 16th-Century Punishment Device
The scold’s bridle, a terrifying and haunting tool of public humiliation and punishment, first emerged in 16th Century CE, Germany. This cruel device was primarily used to punish individuals, particularly women, who were deemed to be excessively outspoken, troublesome, or disruptive to the social norms of the time. It was part of a larger societal …
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