Spiked Chair

The spiked chair, also know as the ‘witch chair’ or ‘ram’ was used to intimidate victims. Historical reports show that a fire could also be lit underneath to heat the studs. Instruments like this were frequently used for show and were rarely used.

An Icky Rainy Day

July 14th 2012
We got off to a bit of a slow start this morning, the beds were really comfortable. We had a nice breakfast, and we made our own lunch to take with us today. Our first stop was to get the Vienna Card, which allows us 3 days of unlimited transportation and discounts at certain museums and events. In order to get the card we had to go to the train station, instead of taking the tube there we decided ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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