Weird History

The Brutal History Behind Tarring And Feathering (2021x114)

Uitzenddatum: Sep 26, 2021

Throughout history, many societies have used tarring and feathering as both punishment and humiliation. The practice reaches as far back as the 12th century, and the last instance occurred as recently as 1981, despite most people associating the ritual with the late 18th century. Traditionally, the practice of tarring and feathering is seen as a form of protest as well as punishment.