INSIDE THE MEDIEVAL BROTHEL.

The article examines the life of medieval prostitutes and the exploitation and violence at public brothels in Nördlingen, Germany. Topics discussed include some notable historical events involving the town, licensing prostitution, the social role of prostitution making it an acceptable part of the medieval urban life, social status of prostitutes and highlights of a criminal investigation on the conduct of brothel-keeper Lienhart Fryermut and his partner, Barbara Tarschenfeindin.