A night in a medieval prison was more than just an uncomfortable experience – it was a battle for survival against starvation ...

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The oubliette was one of the most feared forms of medieval imprisonment — a narrow stone shaft where victims were dropped, trapped, and deliberately forgotten. Most cells were too small to stand, too ...

A small building in England that was once a medieval prison for people accused of witchcraft is now a cozy home in need of an owner. But prospective buyers should be forewarned: The sordid history of ...

Groundwork in a UK city market place revealed medieval and Roman history. Speller Metcalfe via University of Leicester A medieval building with a dark past was recently discovered during groundwork ...

There is an abandoned island off the coast of Plymouth which is thought to be the home to an oubliette - a cell entered by a trap door - where prisoners were incarcerated and left to die. The eerie ...

Thames River views, privacy and access to a foodie culture—not to mention a bit of English language history—are some of the highlights of this South Bank loft on Clink Street. The area was once home ...