The 10 Most Horrific Execution Methods Throughout History By All That's Interesting Published February 4, 2016 Updated September 12, 2019 Whether involving rats, spikes, or boiling oil, the worst execution methods ever invented prove that humans have mastered the art of torture and death. Worst Execution Methods If the last few thousand years of human history have shown us to be good at one thing, it’s the art of inflicting painful, humiliating death on one another. Whether using torture devices, scorching temperatures, or endless variations of sharp, pointed implements, the ingenuity that has gone into the act of death by torture is genuinely shocking. You’ll need a strong stomach to make it through this episode of the worst punishments in the history of mankind.

Demon in the shape of a woman. The widow Blanque. Savage mistress. She goes by many names, but Madame Lalaurie remains a fixture in New Orleans history and lore even 165 years after her death. Her story tragically recounts the brutal reality of slavery in a horrifying and gruesome manner because for more than 150 years and through several generations the Lalaurie house has been considered the most haunted location in the french quarter. Let's just say this story is not for the faint hearted...and not for the weak of stomach either. For more follow me on instagram@_therootofallevilpodcast or main me @[email protected]

WE'RE BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON (!!!!)and after more than six decades, with libraries full of books, archives packed with testimony and warehouses crammed with documents, if you think you know all there is to know about the Holocaust then think again. Because on today's episode we're going to be unveiling 5 facts that you probably didn't know about the Holocaust. For more follow me on instagram @_therootofallevilpodcast or mail me @[email protected]

On the final episode of our SPOOKTOBER SERIES we're discussing the life of Samuel Little, otherwise known as the “Choke and Stroke Killer”, who's certainly one of the serial killers who has flown most under the radar over the years. Samuel Little may have killed as many as 93 people by knocking them unconscious and then strangling them to death. It’s people like Little who are the stuff of nightmares, constantly succeeding in evading the law. For more follow me on Instagram@_therootofallevilpodcast

In the third episode of the SPOOKTOBER SERIES we're taking a look at one of the most infamous serial killers in the world from South America, Pedro Alonso López aka "The monster of Andes" who has murdered more than 300 young girls in the 1970s. He's only spent 16 years in prison and his present whereabouts are unknown. For more follow me on @_therootofallevilpodcast on Instagram

Hey Evils! In the part 2 of the "Spooktober series" we're talking about a South Korean serial killer popularly known as "The Korean Zodiac Killer". The man, Lee Chun-jae, allegedly raped and murdered 10 women from 1986 to 1991, and was later the subject of Bong Joon-ho’s 2003 film, Memories of a Murder and has been identified 30 years after his murder spree. Follow me on ig @_therootofallevilpodcast

I'M BACKKKK with the first episode of my "Spooktober series". On today's episode we're talking about the Zodiac Killer case which is one of the most unsolved infamous murder cold case in American history. He terrorised San Francisco during the early 1970s and is probably most well known for his cryptic letters. In this episode we're discussing famous suspects and various conspiracy theories involving the zodiac killer. Follow me on Instagram@_therootofallevilpodcast

Guess who's back? Back again. Yes it is me back again with a new episode after having gone AWOL for a month (pls forgive me). In today's episode I breakdown the process of making a podcast from scratch, Ups and downs I've faced since the beginning of it and I do hope this helps y'all out there who's aspiring to start something new cos if I can do it, you can too. Oh and also do look out for the "Spooktober series" that's coming up this month. And have a spooktacular October fellow ghouls. Follow me on Instagram @_therootofallevilpodcast and mail me @[email protected]

It's clear that many people are still darkly fascinated by Charles Manson's Manson family and their 1969 murders today. Here, we take a look back at the history of Charles Manson, himself — and what came before and after the murders we'll never forget. This is the part 2 of this 2 part series, do check out the first part where I talked about how cults recruit people and about the infamous People's Temple cult. Follow me on Instagram @_therootofallevilpodcast for more Mail me @[email protected]

What exactly is a "cult," and how is it different from a "religion"? Are all cults dangerous? Are people who join destructive cults mentally disturbed, or are all of us equally susceptible? In this first of the two-part episode, we'll ­separate fact from propaganda and ­­­learn what a cult actually is, what practices characterize a destructive cult and look at some of the more notable cult incidents in recent history. Follow me @_therootofallevilpodcast on Instagram Mail me @[email protected]

Witches are some of the most fascinating creatures in all of history. Not only do they abound in fictional tales, but they also exist in real life—and have for centuries. But if you thought you knew everything there was to know about witches from movies like Harry Potter and Hocus Pocus, think again. From the disturbing reason for them flying on broomsticks to the India's land of black magic, we're going to be talking about everything you should know about witches. Follow me on Instagram @_therootofallevilpodcast Mail me @[email protected]