Being executed is rarely a good way to go, but Lingchi—also known as "death by a thousand cuts"—is one of the worst. This brutal method of execution was used in imperial China from the 10th century until its abolition in 1905. Reserved for severe crimes like treason or patricide, Lingchi involved slowly dismembering the victim's body, prolonging their suffering before death. It was not just a means of punishment but a tool of terror, designed to humiliate and send a chilling message to others. The gruesome nature of Lingchi made it infamous, and rumors of its continued use continued long after its abolition. WARNING: Includes graphic photo of the last Lingchi recorded. 16th Century Executioners Sold Human Fat for Medicinal Ointments The Iron Maiden: This Medieval Torture Device Was Used as Recently as 2003! Lingchi- An Awful Way to Go. The Method As far as execution methods go, Lingchi is actually one of the simpler ones. It simply required the executioners to tie the condemned person to a wooden post, normally in a public place, and then start cutting until the target died. If they happened to die before the process was finished (which they almost always did), the executioner would carry on regardless as an act of humiliation. Read moreSection: NewsHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later 

In ancient Rome, the dining habits of its citizens varied significantly based on social class. While the wealthy dined luxuriously at home, the poor often lacked basic cooking facilities in their apartments. As a result, they frequented local bars and eateries known as tabernae, popinae, cauponae, and thermopolia. These establishments served as essential venues for the lower classes to access hot meals and wine. Despite their varied names and slight differences in function, these places were hubs of social activity, offering both food and drink, and sometimes doubling as inns or brothels. Read moreSection: NewsGeneralVideosHistoryRead Later 

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During a discussion about the much-anticipated Beetlejuice sequel with GQ this week, Michael Keaton noted that his title character would not be conforming to modern expectations, as the original was done in a different era back in the ‘80s. In summary, fans can expect Beetlejuice not to be politically correct. The 72-year-old noted that Beetlejuice will remain the “debauched sicko” he was back then, adding that there is not much change to be made to the character anyway. Unlike most show revivals today modifying plots for acceptance, Beetlejuice 2 will maintain its authenticity as it debuts in theaters this fall. Addressing Beetlejuice’s pronouns BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE, (aka BEETLEJUICE 2), Michael Keaton, 2024. ph: Parisa Taghizadeh / © Warner Bros. / courtesy Everett Collection Per the topic of gender appropriation, Keaton clarified that Beetlejuice is an “it” not because of the need for correct pronoun assignment but because he is truly more of a thing than a person. He explained that the character was more of a force but admitted to the obvious male energy it portrayed. RELATED: Michael Keaton Returned To ‘Beetlejuice’ Role Like He Was Possessed By Demon, Says Tim Burton BEETLEJUICE, Michael Keaton (center), 1988. © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection Keaton had just as much fun filming the upcoming sequel as he did making 1988’s Beetlejuice, and he cannot wait for fans to enjoy the final results. He revealed that director Tim Burton ensured that older special effect methods were employed over CGI and recent technology as the latter is not so enjoyable. Keaton discusses his screen time on ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Beetlejuice had a total of 17 minutes of screen time in the original, and one of Keaton’s conditions for reprising his role was for his character to maintain a brief presence in the movie. Although Keaton gets a bit more minutes in this sequel, his character does not steer the plot as much this time. BEETLEJUICE, from left: Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, 1988. © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection According to Keaton, his character is more a crucial part of the storyline than the focus. Fans look forward to seeing new faces like Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux and Monica Belluci join Keaton and his old-time castmates Catherine O’Hara and Wynonna Ryder. Click for next Article The post Michael Keaton Assures Fans That His ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Character Will Not Be Politically Correct appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A