A. Tools and Techniques Branding involved pressing a heated iron against the skin, typically on the hand, face, or arm, to leave a permanent scar. Hot Iron: The iron was heated until red-hot and applied to the flesh.   Cold Iron (Less Common): In some cases, cold iron was

Throughout history, societies have employed various forms of corporal and capital punishment to enforce laws, maintain order, and deter wrongdoing. One particularly harsh and symbolic form of punishment was branding—a practice often referred to colloquially as being "burned by the hand&qu

A. Edward’s Illness and Death Edward’s health declined rapidly, possibly due to tuberculosis. He died on July 6, 1553, aged 15. B. The Devise for the Succession To prevent the Catholic Mary Tudor from ascending, Edward attempted to alter the succession in favor of Lady Jane Grey

A. Economic Difficulties and Inflation Economic challenges, including poor harvests, inflation, and enclosure of common lands, created widespread hardship for the lower classes. B. The Prayer Book Rebellion (1549) Devon and Cornwall rebelled against the imposition of the English Prayer Book