When sin became law: regulated prostitution in the Middle Ages
A historical analysis examines how 15th-century European cities like Valencia, Florence, and Venice regulated prostitution as a tool of social order, establishing municipal brothels, imposing dress codes, and leveraging fiscal control. The article describes the institutional framework, including med
Unknown · 2025-09-25 · The Conversation
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