Back in prehistoric times being eaten alive by some sort of ravenous beast was an everyday risk. Thankfully, since then things have improved somewhat for most of us - getting hit by a bus is probably the modern equivalent of being torn apart by wolves. … [Read more...]
Medieval Torture Devices
Of all the times to live in throughout history the Medieval period was probably one to avoid. Roughly speaking Medieval times (or the Middle Ages) started at the end of the Roman Empire, around 500 AD, and continued until around the 1500s. Whilst I'm … [Read more...]
Incredible Photos of Nuclear Explosions
If the radiance of a thousand suns were to burst at once into the sky, that would be like the splendor of the mighty one... ...Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds. Those were the words of Robert Oppenheimer in 1945 after Trinity atomic … [Read more...]
Most Horrific Forms of Execution
Back in the good old days if you did something wrong, for example stole a goat or impersonated a chicken, you were pretty much assured being handed a death sentence. In those days there was no hanging around on Death Row, contemplating the errors of your … [Read more...]
Most Insane Nuclear Weapons
Since the first inklings of the potential power of nuclear reactions in the 1920s there has been a scramble to develop the most destructive weapons known to mankind. Nuclear weapons have only ever been used in anger on two occasions (Nagasaki and … [Read more...]
The Deadliest Infectious Diseases
As far as I am aware there is no such thing as a good diseases but believe me some are worse than others. Whilst it is a ecological necessity that infectious disease pathogens evolve to spread more efficiently there is no obvious reason why some of them … [Read more...]
Most Dangerous Countries on Earth
As part of the Planet Deadly travel guide I've compiled a list of countries for the more adventurous amongst you. As virtually every country on this list is somewhere hot and sunny you can pack your trunks and a flowery shirt. You might also want to back … [Read more...]
Deadliest Poisons Used by Man
Since time began humans have looked for more and more effective ways of killing and maiming each other. For this end poison has always been a popular, if not a little sophisticated, choice. Even back in ancient times the rich, powerful and unpopular would … [Read more...]
Slow Slicing (Lingchi)
Please note: this article contains some graphic (black & white) photos of executions lower down the page. Do not scroll down if you do not wish to see them. Slow slicing (or lingchi) is a method of execution in which slices of flesh are … [Read more...]
