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The Lure of the Arena

Gary G. Fagan
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Hardcore HistoryMar 4, 2000
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“In his book, The Lure of the Arena, historian Gary G. Fagan writes about the dark age punitive practices and the forms of aggravated execution and public torture employed during the Middle Ages.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical executions and beliefs
For: Historians and readers interested in medieval justice
Key quote: “In his book, The Lure of the Arena, historian Gary G. Fagan writes, quote, passing beyond antiquity, our sources for the dark age punitive practices are not good.”
The host references 'The Lure of the Arena' to illustrate the gruesome nature of punitive practices in the Middle Ages. This book provides a detailed examination of the public's fascination with executions and the complex interplay of religion and justice during that era.