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Compact History

Wayne Armstrong

The History of Prisons

APR 7, 202626 MIN
Compact History

The History of Prisons

APR 7, 202626 MIN

Description

What did people do with criminals before prisons became normal? And when societies did begin locking people away for months or years, what did they hope to achieve? In this episode of Compact History, we trace the long story of prisons from ancient holding cells and medieval dungeons to Victorian discipline and modern arguments about rehabilitation and human rights. It is a story full of grim walls, harsh routines, reforming zeal, and more than a little misery. In other words, not exactly Centre Parcs. Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactHistory #HistoryOfPrisons #PrisonHistory #CriminalJustice #PenalHistory #LegalHistory #SocialHistory #CrimeAndPunishment #VictorianHistory #HistoryPodcast