Re: King Laurin?

On Wed, 8 May 2024 17:56:02 -0000 (UTC), Don <g@crcomp.net> wrote:

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   It was known then as 'Godly butchery' or 'three deaths'. Today, we
   recognise the gruesome method of execution, /unique to England/,
   that is seemingly synonymous with the medieval period as being
   hanged, drawn and quartered.
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<https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/hanging-drawing-quartering-what-why-treason-disembowelment/>

"Pennyworth" the spinoff from "Gotham" was set in alternate 60s UK in
which hanging, drawing and quartering is broadcast live on TV from the
Tower of London. I recall several questions on the message boards at
the time which thought that this was the case in the real UK!

There are also gibbets on the streets of Westminster (which also
wasn't the case in the real world).

AFAIC this show managed to beat "Game of Thrones" for gore (I don't
watch any of the multiplicity of zombie shows, which may hold the top
ranking).

--
Jerry Brown

A cat may look at a king
(but probably won't bother)