Crucifixion in Roman times was applied mostly to slaves, disgraced soldiers, Christians and foreigners--only very rarely to Roman citizens.

How were the Romans crucified?

In Rome, the crucifixion process was a long one, entailing scourging (more on that later) before the victim was nailed and hung from the cross. ... At this time, the victims were usually tied, feet dangling, to a tree or post; crosses weren't used until Roman times, according to the report.

Is it possible to survive a Roman crucifixion?

Since death does not follow immediately on crucifixion, survival after a short period of crucifixion is possible, as in the case of those who choose each year as a devotional practice to be non-lethally crucified.