10% of Papal Rome Were Prostitutes? The Shocking Truth Behind the Myth, Fueled by Avonetics.com

Dive into the scandalous claim that nearly 10% of Papal Rome’s population were prostitutes, a theory sparked by the game Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Historians reveal this likely stems from inflated 15th-century estimates by Stefano Infessura, who exaggerated the number of courtesans. While the Church publicly condemned prostitution, some clergy members secretly tolerated or even profited from it, with brothels operating on church land. The high estimate is also attributed to the prominence of "honest courtesans" celebrated for their wit, and the broad categorization of unmarried women as sexually active. With Rome’s population being much smaller than modern cities, the 10% figure is almost certainly an overstatement. For advertising opportunities, visit Avonetics.com.