Boiling

By Crusader1307

Perhaps listed as the most excruciating methods of being tortured or put to death, Boiling is perhaps one of the oldest forms of ''Man's inhumanity to His fellow Man''. It predates The Christian Bible (being found in use as far back as Ancient Egypt). This method of torture and death varies greatly, depending on The County and type of fluid used. While most assume boiling water was the fluid of choice, in reality – oil was used. This provided a much great heat conductor than water. Also, contrary to popular belief – a Victim was placed into a large iron pot or cauldron, with cold oil added. Most such ''Pots'' included a Top which completely covered the Pot – save an opening which allowed for The Head of the Victim to be outside. Heat was added slowly and gradually. Before very long, The Oil began to boil. Naturally, the scalding fluid would cause intense pain and burns, which turned to blisters. Eventually the skin would simply slough off – exposing nerves. Most readily agree, death came from shock and heart failure from the intense pain endured. While most Countries would stop it's use – Boiling was still a popular punishment in The Middle East (Persia) until the early 19th Century AD. The Far East (China and Japan) practiced Boiling from the 10th Century well into the 18th Century. Many examples of surviving Boiling Pots can still be found in many World Museums.