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Tarred and feathered

Posted by James b. mcswain on March 27, 2001

When did the ritual of humiliation, known as being "tarred and feathered" begin? Did it occur during the middle ages?

  • Tarred and feathered R. Berg 03/28/01
    • The version above is the real one. R. Berg 03/28/01
      • Tarring and feathering--history R. Berg 03/29/01
  • Tarred and feathered R. Berg 03/28/01

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