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Force Feeding: Crazy Straw

What happens when refusing to eat becomes an act of political protest, and the government decides it would rather force food into you than let you starve?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, …

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/1:39:42

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Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka Episode 1: Snuffles

What happens when two people with very different childhoods come together and create something unimaginably horrific?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan begin the disturbing story of Paul …

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/1:01:06

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Drunkard's Cloak: Old Steve Cooper

What happens when getting a little too drunk earns you a very public walk of shame?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan travel to 17th century England to …

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/1:10:57

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Boiling: Season Your Water

How do you punish someone when hanging, beheading, or burning just isn't brutal enough?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan dive into the horrifying history of boiling alive, …

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/1:01:33

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The Cult of Yerba Buena: Estúpidos Agricultores

What happens when a small Mexican farming community falls under the control of a self proclaimed goddess who demands sex, drugs, blood, and human sacrifice?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young …

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/1:04:59

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Blood Eagle: Unzip The Ribs

What happens when revenge becomes one of the most infamous executions in Viking history?Season 2 of Torture: A Dark History kicks off in 9th century England, where King Aella of Northumbria finds himself facing …

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/1:30:20

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The Rack: Never Go Full Catholic

How much pain could a human body actually withstand before it finally broke?On the Season 1 finale of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan finally tackle one of the most infamous …

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Pau de Arara: The Perch

What happens when an interrogation turns into one of the most infamous torture methods in Brazilian history?In this episode of Torture: A Dark History, Kevin Young and Dan Hourigan travel to Brazil during the …

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