Prostitution in the Eastern Mediterranean | Gary Leiser

E098 | The image of prostitution as humanity's "oldest profession" often obscures the fact that this phenomenon has carried different social meaning and economic value across time and space. In this episode, Dr. Gary Leiser explores social understandings of prostitution in the Eastern Mediterranean between various political and legal frameworks during the medieval period. - See more at: http://www.ottomanhistorypodcast.com/2013/03/prostitution-middle-east-islamic-law-society.html#sthash.BxS0P4yP.dpuf