The Catherine Wheel was one of the most commonly used torture devices during the medieval times and was also known as the Breaking Wheel. It was used to crush the limbs and bones of the condemned and often caused prolonged torture spanning multiple days. The device was popular throughout medieval Europe. really spooked me when I went to a medieval enactment church and had a dinner etc but it felt like “f*** is this me? I think I like being called Catherina more” cuz my dad used to call me that. Tells a lot about my dreams as a kid with the Russian space wheels as well. mind blowing.
