Did "Trial by Ordeal" Actually Work?
A man is accused of a crime. Is he guilty? Stick... ...s proclaimed his innocence and protected him. If the suspect is burned, he's guilty and can be punishe... ...rned, he's guilty and can be punished (further). This is the basic premise of ...
https://www.neatorama.com/2010/02/03/did-trial-by-ordeal-actually-work/
