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In Historiquement Vôtre, Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach looks back on the “girls” of the King of France Louis XI (1423-1483), who fueled his black legend. In medieval Europe, the cage was a widespread instrument of torture. It is sealed on the high walls of castles before locking prisoners left to their fate. But did Louis XI really use them excessively?
Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach 4:40 p.m., February 21, 2023
In Historiquement Vôtre, Clémentine Portier-Kaltenbach looks back on the “girls” of the King of France Louis XI (1423-1483), who fueled his dark legend.
In medieval Europe, the cage was a widespread instrument of torture.
It is sealed on the high walls of castles before locking prisoners left to their fate.
But did Louis XI really use them excessively?
Source: europe1
