Trial by Ordeal was a historical method used to determine a person's guilt or innocence through dangerous or painful tests. This practice was common in various cultures, particularly during the Middle Ages in Europe. The idea was that divine intervention would protect the innocent, while the guilty would suffer harm. Common forms of ordeal included trial by fire, where a person would walk over hot coals, and trial by water, where a person would be submerged to see if they would float or sink. These trials were often seen as a way to seek justice when evidence was lacking.