Born in a brothel: new perspectives on childcare with medieval sex workers
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DOI: 10.1007/s12520-025-02218-2
Abstract: In contrast to predominant narratives of abortion and infanticide with medieval sex workers, this case study testifies to the potential care given to prostitutes’ children. It does so through ancient DNA and dietary stable isotope… read more here.
Keywords: born brothel; medieval sex; brothel new; sex workers ... See more keywords