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Adultery in the later Middle Ages was punished by religious penance, fines, corporal punishment, and public humiliation. In southern France, a punishment called “the run” forced an adulterous couple to move through the streets. They were often naked or in undergarments. In some cases, the woman held a rope attached to her lover’s genitals. A town crier announced the sentence to gather a crowd. The couple could be beaten at crossroads during the procession. Over time, towns increasingly allowed fines instead of public humiliation, especially for those who could pay, while poorer people were more often sentenced to “the run.” ⚖️🏃‍♂️📜 [Read more] @googlefactss #MiddleAges#HistoryFacts#MedievalLaw#Adultery#france#punishment