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Discovered ancient artifacts shed light on the practices conducted in many past empires. Recently, researchers excavated a structure in Ghozza that showcased how elite ancient Egyptians employed some ...

Iron fetters around the skeleton's ankles were secured in the center with a padlock. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A man who ...

In courtrooms across the state, some juveniles are ordered to wear shackles around their wrists and ankles while appearing before a judge, even when they are charged with low-level crimes and have no ...