Trial by combat: the real history behind The Last Duel
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The History of Trial by Combat
Trial by combat is a form of ordeal. You're pitting two people, one against the other and you're asking god to show who's in the right. Used for various kinds of sexual offences, not just rape, things like adultery as well. It ranges from a sort of criminal to civil political offences. So it's incredibly high stake stuff, isn't it?
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