History

In parts of the medieval Holy Roman Empire, husbands and wives could have a legal fight, called a marital duel, to solve their arguments.

Interestingly, the husband had to fight in a hole and with one arm tied. The wife could move around freely but had to carry weighted cloth.… pic.twitter.com/oL1NR7t9On

— Fascinating (@fasc1nate) June 30, 2023