The Harsh Wheels of Justice: The Penal Treadmill 📶
The Birth of a Punishment
In the 19th century, the penal treadmill emerged as a form of punishment in British prisons. This device, inspired by the treadmills used in agriculture, was adapted to serve as a punitive tool. The… pic.twitter.com/cgIopaK0i0— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) December 20, 2023