Sex workers in medieval brothel: infant burial reveals unexpected maternal care
A recently published study offers a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse into life inside a 14th-century brothel in Aalst, Belgium. Far from the stereotypical tales of neglect and infanticide that have long dominated narratives surrounding medieval prostitution, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence of maternal care...
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