Spanish Donkey Was a Popular form of Torture
In Spain, people used a form of torture known as the Spanish Donkey. Basically, a victim would sit up and straddle a board as if they were on a donkey while torturers tied heavy weight to their legs.
Mayans Pulled the Beating Hearts Out of People
The ancient Mayans yanked the beating heart out of people in a heartbeat using a sacrificial knife. It sounds brutal but this practice was part of their ritual sacrifices. Decapitation was also a common practice, too.
