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Why do videos of public beheadings get millions of views?

Why do videos of public beheadings draw millions of views? This entry maps the explanations — that people have always been drawn to watch executions, that horror exerts a pull, and that some viewers are being violently radicalised.

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People have always enjoyed watching public executions

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People are attracted to horror

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Many people are violently radicalised