Els Von Eystett, Nordlingen, 1471

Published: Jan. 29, 2020, 5 a.m.

Living as a prostitute in the municipal brothel in N\xf6rdlingen, Els von Eystett, forced to have an abortion, refused to be silent, even after she was beaten by the brothel-keeper.\xa0 She and the other women working in the brothel testified against the brothel-keeper and the madam, giving details about the horrible conditions they worked in.\xa0 The city officials believed them, and they won the case. Really.\xa0 Also, N\xf6rdlingen was built inside a meteor crater.\xa0 Really.