If Tele 5 had existed in the Middle Ages...

Although it could be applied to other TV channels, Tele 5 is the representative of gossip programs, rumors and human miseries. When one of the victims of their darts resorts to Justice to safeguard their privacy, the economic penalty imposed is insignificant compared to the benefit obtained.

If using the imagination we move to the Middle Ages, surely they would have thought twice before insulting or slandering. In the 16th century, in England and Scotland, women who were convicted of libel, slander and even witchcraft were given "the scolding bridle" or "branks" . Sorry girls, but you always get the worst of it.

This method of torture consisted of a locked metal cage that surrounded the head and had a protrusion in the mouth to "hold down" the mouth of the gossip.

Sometimes, a rope was added to the cage to “take it out for a walk » to public ridicule

I leave you a “very instructive” video:

Source:Wikipedia and Listsverse

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