Medieval Justice Proving Innocence by Holding a Red Hot Iron!

Discover the bizarre and brutal medieval ordeals used to prove innocence—like holding a red-hot iron or surviving the ordeal of water. Learn how medieval Europe relied on divine judgment over evidence, and how these dangerous tests shaped the evolution of justice. From fiery trials to poison and the ordeal of the cross, explore the shocking history behind medieval legal practices and why modern law is so different. Would you trust a burning hand to tell the truth? Watch to find out!


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