The guillotine is a device used for execution by beheading, most famously associated with the French Revolution. Its history can be traced back to the late 18th century, although the concept of beheading as a form of capital punishment predates it by centuries.1. **Origins**: The idea of a mechanical device for beheading individuals can be found in various cultures throughout history. Before the guillotine, methods of execution such as the sword or axe were common, but they often depended on the

In 1941, Josef Jakobs was executed at the Tower of London, marking the end of a chapter in its history. | BBC