Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Gibbeting was a particularly gruesome form of punishment that aimed to serve as a deterrent to others. The bodies of the executed were often left hanging in the gibbet for weeks or months as a warning to the public.

Over time, the use of gibbets declined, and they were eventually replaced by more humane methods of execution. Today, gibbets are primarily used as historical landmarks or tourist attractions, reminding us of a dark chapter in our history.


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00:00 - Intro
00:48 - A Brief History of the Gibbet
07:25 - The Murderous Deeds of Broomham and Newman
09:17 - Gibbets Across the Globe
11:50 - Ghost Stories