Torture is a method people have used for thousands of years. Whether they need information or for punishment, torture is not unheard of. From ancient civilizations to modern countries various forms of toruture have been used for the torturer's needs. The tortures needs often are in relation with the "greater good" as it is often called. This website describes different types of torture methods and when they were used and by who. Politics can be a cause of torture during modern and older ages. Whether the torturers are part of the CIA or the Spainish Inquistion, there are many reasons that torturers use torture. There is not much to be said about why we chose torture for a website topic, so go to a different page already!