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In this bedtime-friendly yet horrifyingly accurate deep dive, we explore the brutal, bizarre, and often absurd world of medieval law and punishment. From false accusations over mole shapes to divine “justice” via boiling iron, this is the era where innocence wasn’t just rare — it was suspicious.So dim the lights. Get cozy. And let this slow-paced, darkly humorous documentary lull you to sleep… while reminding you that at least you’re not getting branded for talking to your cat.