Turku, Finland/Sweden, 1643: Inside the town hall of Turku, the air felt thick with the weight of impending decisions. The large, dimly lit room was dominated by heavy wooden beams and rough stone walls, casting…
In the previous post, we examinated the origins of this gruesome profession. Now let’s take a look at the social status of those who became executioners. Once someone agreed to take on this role, he…
In this theme, previously posted on my instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/tookstalesofthenorth/), we explore one of the most marginalized and despised proffessions of history – the executioners. The name of this theme is because this was the…