Homosexuality in ancient Rome
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In English - Superb collection that is a good reference Roman Torture and Executions. The ancient Romans executed enemies, traitors and criminals in a number of gruesome ways. The Romans always considered that the punishment should fit the crime' - and so arsonists were burned to death, those who stole food were disemboweled, thieves who stole precious metal objects had molten metal poured down their throat, and thieves had various arms and legs cut off, while spies had their eyes put out with red hot irons, ears cut off, and tongues cut out. The most well known form of Roman execution was crucifixion.