The right to be beheaded
This was an important right that the nobility held during the High Middle Ages.
Once one understands that the alternatives were burning or hanging, the fact that this was considered a right is more comprehensible.
Once one understands that the alternatives were burning or hanging, the fact that this was considered a right is more comprehensible.
After droigt du seigneur, it was one of the best ones.
ReplyDeleteYou know that "right" is made up, right?
DeleteYes. I'm making a joke not doing social history.
DeleteOf course, considering some of the outlandish claims about "rape culture" these days maybe it is wise to note that this is just a myth!