In 17th century England, men sold their wives because divorce cost 3,000 pounds—about $15,000 today.
This episode explores the bizarre historical practice of wife selling in 17th to 19th century England, where men auctioned their spouses due to the high cost and difficulty of divorce. It delves into the economic and social factors behind this loophole, revealing how it paradoxically offered women more agency than traditional annulments.
