What It Was Like to Be a Prisoner In the Tower of London

The video explores the history of the Tower of London as a prison, highlighting its construction by William the Conqueror and its use for imprisoning enemies, criminals, and inconvenient individuals. It delves into the stories of early prisoners like Ranulf Flambard and William Maxwell, who managed to escape. The video also discusses the imprisonment of Jewish people, the torture methods employed, and the privileges enjoyed by wealthy prisoners, such as lavish parties and conjugal visits.

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