Murder and Fire in Ghent

We don't think about it, but we can consider ourselves lucky that we can behold both the Sint Baafskathedraal and Sint Niklaaskerk in their full glory. These ecclesiastical monuments have been on fire multiple times. How were fires fought in the Middle Ages? What about the violence and massacres in the city? Both bloody feuds and robberies were common. What were the punishments for murder, manslaughter, and arson? Rudy will tell you all about it.