Crime And Punishment
Torture devices
Crocodile Shears
Crocodile Shears were used in late medieval Europe. They were heated red hot and applied to the prisoner’s erect penis. Once the penis was exposed to sufficient tension, it was torn from the prisoner’s
body.
Torture devices
Crocodile Shears
Crocodile Shears were used in late medieval Europe. They were heated red hot and applied to the prisoner’s erect penis. Once the penis was exposed to sufficient tension, it was torn from the prisoner’s
body.
Breast Ripper
The Breast Ripper was used on woman convicted of heresy, blasphemy, adultery, self-induced abortion, erotic white magic and some other crimes.The claws were used either cold or heated, on a women’s exposed breasts.The breasts were torn from the body.
The Breast Ripper was used on woman convicted of heresy, blasphemy, adultery, self-induced abortion, erotic white magic and some other crimes.The claws were used either cold or heated, on a women’s exposed breasts.The breasts were torn from the body.
Spanish Donkey
The Spanish Donkey was a device that consisted of a of a main board cut with a wedge at the top fastened to two cross-beams. The naked prisoner was placed astride the the main board as if riding a Donkey. Weights were attached to the prisoner’s feet. On some occasions, the wedge would slice entirely through the prisoner’s body!
The Spanish Donkey was a device that consisted of a of a main board cut with a wedge at the top fastened to two cross-beams. The naked prisoner was placed astride the the main board as if riding a Donkey. Weights were attached to the prisoner’s feet. On some occasions, the wedge would slice entirely through the prisoner’s body!
Head Crusher
The prisoner’s head was placed under the cap and the chin was placed above the bottom bar. The top screw was slowly turned compressing the skull tightly. First the teeth were destroyed, splintering into the jaw and then eyes were squeezed from the sockets.
The prisoner’s head was placed under the cap and the chin was placed above the bottom bar. The top screw was slowly turned compressing the skull tightly. First the teeth were destroyed, splintering into the jaw and then eyes were squeezed from the sockets.
The Kings Court
The King’s Court only dealt with the most serious of crimes. The accused had to face trial by ordeal to decide whether they were guilty or innocent.
Ordeal by fire
The accused had to pick up a red hot iron bar and hold it while they walked 3 or 4 paces. Their hand was bandaged and after 3 days they had to return to the court. Their bandage was removed. If the wound was starting to heal, they were innocent but if the wound showed no sign of healing, they were guilty.
The King’s Court only dealt with the most serious of crimes. The accused had to face trial by ordeal to decide whether they were guilty or innocent.
Ordeal by fire
The accused had to pick up a red hot iron bar and hold it while they walked 3 or 4 paces. Their hand was bandaged and after 3 days they had to return to the court. Their bandage was removed. If the wound was starting to heal, they were innocent but if the wound showed no sign of healing, they were guilty.
Ordeal by water
The accused had their hands and feet tied together and were thrown into water. If they sank, they were innocent but if they floated, then they were innocent.
The accused had their hands and feet tied together and were thrown into water. If they sank, they were innocent but if they floated, then they were innocent.
Ordeal by combat
The accused would fight to the death with their accuser. The winner of the fight was considered to be right.
The accused would fight to the death with their accuser. The winner of the fight was considered to be right.
Ordeal by bread
The accused was forced to eat a whole slice of bread without chewing. If the accused choked, he was guilty but if he didn't choke, God had helped him, therefore he was innocent.
The accused was forced to eat a whole slice of bread without chewing. If the accused choked, he was guilty but if he didn't choke, God had helped him, therefore he was innocent.
Crimes
Murder
If you were found guilty of murder, you were immediately sentenced to death.
Murder
If you were found guilty of murder, you were immediately sentenced to death.
Theft
If you were found guilty of theft, you could have been hung, have your hands and ears cut off, be whipped repeatedly or burnt with hot iron bars.
If you were found guilty of theft, you could have been hung, have your hands and ears cut off, be whipped repeatedly or burnt with hot iron bars.
King Henry V
(Prince Hal)
King Henry V’s true genius was revealed in the planning and execution of his subsequent campaigns for the conquest of France. His attempts to deprive France of maritime assistance, show an awareness of the importance of sea power which was unusual in medieval kings.
Henry’s character was by no means wholly admirable. Hard and domineering, he was intolerant of opposition and could be ruthless and cruel when in pursuit of his policy. His lack of chivalrous qualities deprived him of any claim to be regarded as “the typical medieval hero”. Yet he was praised by his people for his love of justice and even French writers of his day admired him as a brave, loyal, and honorable fighter. Although personally lacking warmth, he had the capacity to inspire devotion in others and he possessed high qualities of leadership.
It was rightly observed that “he found a nation weak and drifting and after nine years left it dominant in Europe”. The tragedy of his reign was that he used his great gifts not for constructive reform at home
but to commit his country to a dubious foreign war.
Timeline
1387 - Prince Hal was born September 16th, in Monmouth, Wales. Son of King Henry IV and Mary de Bohun.
1394 - Prince Hal’s mother died
1410 - Prince Hal took over many of his fathers kingly duties as he was extremely ill.
1413 - King Henry IV passed away. Later that year Prince Hal succeeded his late father to the throne of England as King Henry V. He was coronated in April 1413.
1415 - The siege of Harfleur - King Henry V invaded France and gained a victory.
1420 - King Henry V was recognised by the French as heir to the French throne. This was cemented by his marriage to Catherine of Valois, the daughter of King Charles VI.
1421 - On December 6th, the only child of Henry and Catherine was born, Henry of Windsor (who later became King Henry VI).
1422 - On August 31, King Henry V died of Dysentery.
Henry’s character was by no means wholly admirable. Hard and domineering, he was intolerant of opposition and could be ruthless and cruel when in pursuit of his policy. His lack of chivalrous qualities deprived him of any claim to be regarded as “the typical medieval hero”. Yet he was praised by his people for his love of justice and even French writers of his day admired him as a brave, loyal, and honorable fighter. Although personally lacking warmth, he had the capacity to inspire devotion in others and he possessed high qualities of leadership.
It was rightly observed that “he found a nation weak and drifting and after nine years left it dominant in Europe”. The tragedy of his reign was that he used his great gifts not for constructive reform at home
but to commit his country to a dubious foreign war.
Timeline
1387 - Prince Hal was born September 16th, in Monmouth, Wales. Son of King Henry IV and Mary de Bohun.
1394 - Prince Hal’s mother died
1410 - Prince Hal took over many of his fathers kingly duties as he was extremely ill.
1413 - King Henry IV passed away. Later that year Prince Hal succeeded his late father to the throne of England as King Henry V. He was coronated in April 1413.
1415 - The siege of Harfleur - King Henry V invaded France and gained a victory.
1420 - King Henry V was recognised by the French as heir to the French throne. This was cemented by his marriage to Catherine of Valois, the daughter of King Charles VI.
1421 - On December 6th, the only child of Henry and Catherine was born, Henry of Windsor (who later became King Henry VI).
1422 - On August 31, King Henry V died of Dysentery.
Currency
Nomisma
Nomisma is made of 98% gold and is of great worth. Most often depicting images of Jesus Christ, Nomisma coins were given to soldiers in the cavalry. They received one Nomisma coin for each year of service and were given a maximum of 12 even if they served for more than 12 years.
Nomisma is made of 98% gold and is of great worth. Most often depicting images of Jesus Christ, Nomisma coins were given to soldiers in the cavalry. They received one Nomisma coin for each year of service and were given a maximum of 12 even if they served for more than 12 years.
Pound
A pound was equal to 240 silver pennies and was made of Sterling Silver. It was one of the most common coins used by the richer people in Medieval Europe.
A pound was equal to 240 silver pennies and was made of Sterling Silver. It was one of the most common coins used by the richer people in Medieval Europe.
Penny
The penny was originally silver until it was made bronze in late Medieval times. Pennies were the most common
form of money used by peasants and lower class people in Medieval Europe.
The penny was originally silver until it was made bronze in late Medieval times. Pennies were the most common
form of money used by peasants and lower class people in Medieval Europe.
Daily Life Of A
Medieval Knight
Morning
In Medieval Europe, knights had to get up at dawn to attend mass and their morning prayer. For breakfast they would have ale, bread, meat and vegetables. After breakfast they would attend weapon practise and then ware strategy - siege and weapons.
Mid-day
Before lunch, knights would attend mid-day prayers. After they had finished praying they would eat lunch. They would usually eat the same thing they had for breakfast (meat, bread, vegetables and ale). Once they had finished lunch, they would accompany their lord hunting.
Evening
Before dinner they would have an evening pray. For dinner they would have meat or fish, vegetables, bread and wine or ale. After finishing their dinner, they would enjoy some entertainment such as, music, dancers, jugglers, acrobats, jesters, etc. They would finish their day with a bedtime prayer.
In Medieval Europe, knights had to get up at dawn to attend mass and their morning prayer. For breakfast they would have ale, bread, meat and vegetables. After breakfast they would attend weapon practise and then ware strategy - siege and weapons.
Mid-day
Before lunch, knights would attend mid-day prayers. After they had finished praying they would eat lunch. They would usually eat the same thing they had for breakfast (meat, bread, vegetables and ale). Once they had finished lunch, they would accompany their lord hunting.
Evening
Before dinner they would have an evening pray. For dinner they would have meat or fish, vegetables, bread and wine or ale. After finishing their dinner, they would enjoy some entertainment such as, music, dancers, jugglers, acrobats, jesters, etc. They would finish their day with a bedtime prayer.
The Black Death Information Test
Q1. What was the Black Death?
A. It was a deadly disease spread the fleas on rats but at the time they thought it was the rats
Q2. What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
A. Painful swelling in the armpits, legs, neck and groin, very high fever, vomiting, muscular pains, bleeding in the lungs, mental disorientation
Q3. How long did victims live for after contracting the disease?
A. 2-4 days
Q4. How did people react?
A. They were scared of contracting the disease and dying so they all shut themselves off from the world
Q5. Who did the work?
A. Peasants who needed money did the work because they were payed a lot more because nobody wanted to be out in the open
Q6. What happened to the prices of food?
A. Since it was so difficult to procure goods through trade, the prices skyrocketed
Q7. Did people still have faith in religion after the Black Death?
A. Yes, but it decreased a lot because of the failure of prayer to prevent sickness and death
Q8. What years was the Black Death most prominent in Europe?
A. 1348-1350
A. It was a deadly disease spread the fleas on rats but at the time they thought it was the rats
Q2. What were the symptoms of the Black Death?
A. Painful swelling in the armpits, legs, neck and groin, very high fever, vomiting, muscular pains, bleeding in the lungs, mental disorientation
Q3. How long did victims live for after contracting the disease?
A. 2-4 days
Q4. How did people react?
A. They were scared of contracting the disease and dying so they all shut themselves off from the world
Q5. Who did the work?
A. Peasants who needed money did the work because they were payed a lot more because nobody wanted to be out in the open
Q6. What happened to the prices of food?
A. Since it was so difficult to procure goods through trade, the prices skyrocketed
Q7. Did people still have faith in religion after the Black Death?
A. Yes, but it decreased a lot because of the failure of prayer to prevent sickness and death
Q8. What years was the Black Death most prominent in Europe?
A. 1348-1350
Witch Trials
In Medieval Europe, magic was believed to be a creation of the devil. If someone was accused of using magic, it meant that they were a devil worshiper. The accused was brutally tortured until they confessed even if they were innocent. The jury would decide whether they would be burnt at the stake or hung. Burning was thought to cleanse the accused of evil spirits.
Medieval European Food
Crispels
A thin, round piece of pastry fried in oil and drizzled with honey
Frytour Blaunched
Almond filled pastry baked in honey and wine
A dauce egre
Fried fish served with a sweet and sour onion sauce
Tartee
Boiled pork and fruit pie topped with whole chicken pieces
Oyle Soppes
Onion-ale soup served over bread soppes
A thin, round piece of pastry fried in oil and drizzled with honey
Frytour Blaunched
Almond filled pastry baked in honey and wine
A dauce egre
Fried fish served with a sweet and sour onion sauce
Tartee
Boiled pork and fruit pie topped with whole chicken pieces
Oyle Soppes
Onion-ale soup served over bread soppes
Bibliography
Political
Crime and punishment
http://listverse.com/2009/07/20/top-10-gruesome-medieval-torture-devices/
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/crimeandpunishment.htm
http://www.medievality.com/law-and-order.html
http://medievalproject2.weebly.com/crime-and-punishment.html
Leaders
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/famouspeople/a/personhenryveng_5.htm
http://www.lordsandladies.org/timeline-of-king-henry-v.htm
Economic
Currency
http://www.lscacamp.org/Portals/0/Medieval%20Money.pdf
Socio-Cultural
Knights
http://www.lordsandladies.org/daily-life-knight-middle-ages.htm
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=medieval+knights+life&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gfe_rd=cr&ei=KkwJVLagHqqN8Qe8x4HIAg#rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=medieval+knights+lunch
The Black Death
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/plague.htm
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/black_death_of_1348_to_1350.htm
Witch Trials
http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-life/medieval-witchcraft.htm
Going Further
Medieval Menu
http://www.godecookery.com/mtrans/mtrans03.htm
Crime and punishment
http://listverse.com/2009/07/20/top-10-gruesome-medieval-torture-devices/
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Medieval_Life/crimeandpunishment.htm
http://www.medievality.com/law-and-order.html
http://medievalproject2.weebly.com/crime-and-punishment.html
Leaders
http://europeanhistory.about.com/od/famouspeople/a/personhenryveng_5.htm
http://www.lordsandladies.org/timeline-of-king-henry-v.htm
Economic
Currency
http://www.lscacamp.org/Portals/0/Medieval%20Money.pdf
Socio-Cultural
Knights
http://www.lordsandladies.org/daily-life-knight-middle-ages.htm
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=medieval+knights+life&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&gfe_rd=cr&ei=KkwJVLagHqqN8Qe8x4HIAg#rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=medieval+knights+lunch
The Black Death
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/plague.htm
http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/black_death_of_1348_to_1350.htm
Witch Trials
http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-life/medieval-witchcraft.htm
Going Further
Medieval Menu
http://www.godecookery.com/mtrans/mtrans03.htm