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Mortgaging Medieval Children
Taking a look at the controversial decision to “mortgage” a young boy to the Venetians, and why children were used as political hostages in the Middle Ages.
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Using children for hostages is common from the beginning of history. Arminius who destroyed the legions in Germania was taken to Rome as a child hostage. And that's one of countless incidents throughout history.
- January 26, 2022
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