{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60032060-080e-42c5-ac26-f93fc2b4d612/65ccf40db3f2920016bdd936?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Sex Work in the Middle Ages","description":"<p>Medieval England was not subtle.</p><p><br></p><p>Take sex work, for example. You knew exactly where to go, because the streets were labelled accordingly. Cokkes Lane, anyone?</p><p><br></p><p>Not only that, but the areas were sanctioned by a Bishop. Yes, you read that correctly. Ever wondered how sex work was viewed in Medieval times? Were attitudes more progressive then than they are now, even?</p><p><br></p><p>Kate is joined by friend of the show and co-host of our sister podcast, Gone Medieval, Eleanor Janega, to take us through this world of sex work in the middle ages.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was edited by Tom Delargy and was produced by Stuart Beckwith, Joseph Knight and Sophie Gee. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts.</p><p><br></p><p>Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code BETWIXT sign up at <a href=\"https://historyhit/subscription/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://historyhit/subscription/</a></p>","author_name":"History Hit"}