Prostitution was commonplace in ancient Israel. There are a number of references to prostitution in the Hebrew Bible. The biblical story of Judah and Tamar (Genesis 38:14–26) … See more

Among the Aztecs, the Cihuacalli was the name given to the controlled buildings where … See more

Greece
In ancient Greece, both women and men engaged in prostitution. The Greek word for prostitute is porne (Gr: πόρνη), derived from the ve… See more

A tawaif was a courtesan who catered to the nobility of South Asia, particularly during the era of the Mughal Empire. These courtesans would dance, sing, recite poetry and enterta… See more

Prostitution was prevalent in the Ottoman Empire, with both men and women, as well as Christians, Jews, and Muslims, engaging in the practice. Clients met prostitutes i… See more