👉 A madhouse is a type of institution or facility that was used during the 19th century to hold and punish individuals for various crimes, including theft, gambling, and other serious offenses. These institutions were often located in rural areas where they could be more easily accessed by the public. The term "madhouses" comes from the Latin word "mad," which means "shameful." The specific features of a madhouse would depend on its design, as it was likely to have been
