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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When you think about the Tudors, mostly the names that come to mind are Henry VIII and his six wives and Elizabeth I. But almost nobody remembers the young French...Read More
Here's a subject the history books skip right over, and it's one that half the population dealt with every single month for their entire adult lives. Whatever you picture when...Read More
How many times have you met someone, been introduced to them, and found that the name was a nickname? For example, one of our friends is always introduced as Two...Read More
Royal marriages in the Middle Ages were almost never about love. It was a treaty with a ring on it. Land, alliances, armies, and heirs, all bartered across a table...Read More
I put my moisturizer on this morning with a whole new sense of gratitude, and by the time you've read this, you will too. Because for all we moan about...Read More
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Catherine of Valois, the Widowed Queen Who Secretly Married a Welsh Servant and Started the Tudors
When you think about the Tudors, mostly the names that come to mind are Henry VIII and his six wives and Elizabeth I. But almost nobody remembers the young French...
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How Medieval Women Managed Their Periods: Moss, Rags, and No Knickers
Here's a subject the history books skip right over, and it's one that half the population dealt with every single month for their entire adult lives. Whatever you picture when...
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Where Did Royal Medieval Nicknames Come From?
How many times have you met someone, been introduced to them, and found that the name was a nickname? For example, one of our friends is always introduced as Two...
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The Most Scandalous Marriages of the Middle Ages That Shocked All of Europe
Royal marriages in the Middle Ages were almost never about love. It was a treaty with a ring on it. Land, alliances, armies, and heirs, all bartered across a table...
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Dying to Be Beautiful: The Deadly Cosmetics of the Middle Ages (The Poisonous Price of Beauty)
I put my moisturizer on this morning with a whole new sense of gratitude, and by the time you've read this, you will too. Because for all we moan about...
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The Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages: 7 Royals Who Lost Their Minds
In the Middle Ages, a crown equaled power. It was God's blessing, and it was supposed to sit on the head of the one person in the kingdom fit to...
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Kylie Lang: Chronicler of Medieval Realities
Hi, I’m Kylie Lang. I’ve been fascinated by the Middle Ages for as long as I can remember. Based in France and living on the grounds of an old 13th-century estate, I spend my days visiting medieval castles, wandering ancient villages, and researching the real stories behind history’s most infamous figures.
I’m passionate about making history accessible and captivating. My writing goes beyond dry facts—I focus on the drama, the battles, and the bizarre customs that made the Middle Ages unforgettable. Whether I’m unpacking the brutal realities of medieval warfare or shedding light on the strange beauty rituals of the time, I strive to make history relatable, engaging, and impossible to put down.
If you’ve ever wondered what life was really like in a medieval castle or debated whether Henry VIII deserves his infamous reputation, I’m here to dig into the details and share the messy, fascinating truth.