History That’s Raw, Real, and Riveting
Tales of the Middle Ages is an independent history blog founded in 2024 by Kylie Lang, publishing articles on medieval warfare, daily life, and culture for general readers.
It dives into the gritty realities and untold stories of the medieval world. From the chaos of sieges to the politics of royal courts, every piece is packed with details that bring the Middle Ages into sharp focus. Whether you’re here for obscure facts, forgotten figures, or a fresh perspective, this is the place for history without the gloss.
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Would You Survive The Middle Ages?
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Why Do Medieval Churches Have Stairs That Lead Nowhere, and What Are Rood Lofts?
Have you ever wondered why so many medieval churches in England have stairs that don’t lead anywhere? It seems strange,
What Were Medieval Beds Like, and How Did People Sleep in the Middle Ages?
Medieval beds in costume dramas are carved oak, velvet curtains, a mountain of pillows, and a king propped up against
What Really Happened at the Battle of Agincourt and Why Did the French Lose So Badly?
Why did the French lose the Battle of Agincourt so badly, when they had the numbers, the ground of their
Best Books About the Plantagenets for Casual Readers
As the nights draw in, I’m always on the lookout for a new book to get stuck into and read
How Did the Hundred Years’ War Actually Start, and Why Did It Last So Long
It might be called the Hundred Years’ War, but did you know it actually lasted for 116 years, not 100?
The Ladies-in-Waiting Who Served Multiple Tudor Queens and Lived to Tell the Tale
You already know how the queens ended. If you were in school in the UK, you had the rhyme drummed
