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Cutaway of the Tullianum (main prison) in Rome (lemmy.world)

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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

Execution was somewhat rarer, and there were a number of different ways to be executed, some quite, uh, interesting. Crucifixion was forbidden for citizens, though - a good, clean beheading was your usual fate!