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What ridiculous history fact is your favorite? (lemmy.world)

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[–] Martin@lemmy.ml 35 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The fact that they dug up Oliver Cromwell's body for a posthumous execution. It's just insane on so many levels

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[–] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Did they not just dig it up so they could put his head on a spike for all to see?

Ask anyone from Ireland or Scotland at that time if it was justified and your head would be on a feckin spike for even questioning it 😂

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[–] Martin@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

No it was by trial and meant as punishment. Quite common even, but I first heard of it in relation to Cromwell c.s.

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