History That’s Raw, Real, and Riveting
TalesOfTheMiddleAges dives into the gritty realities and untold stories of the medieval world. This isn’t a polished version of history but an unfiltered look at the battles, betrayals, and traditions that shaped an era.
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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You’d be forgiven for thinking that being royal in 17th-century France would be a doddle. I mean, just look at the opulence of places like Versailles, and that tells you...Read More
If you've ever looked at a portrait of Henry VIII, you already know what I'm talking about. It's impossible to miss. It was designed to be impossible to miss. That...Read More
Like most people, I love a good historical movie, especially when it’s set in the Middle Ages. Many older movies, although lacking the technology we have now, tended to be...Read More
In November 1918, as revolutionary crowds surged through Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian Empire crumbled into dust, Emperor Charles I made a decision. He ordered Count Leopold von Berchtold to secure...Read More
Jacques de Molay was the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, the most powerful military order the world had ever seen. A man who spent decades trying to hold...Read More
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Why Was Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, Raised as a Girl By His Mother Anne of Austria?
You’d be forgiven for thinking that being royal in 17th-century France would be a doddle. I mean, just look at the opulence of places like Versailles, and that tells you...
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Why Were the Tudors, Especially Henry VIII, Obsessed With the Codpiece?
If you've ever looked at a portrait of Henry VIII, you already know what I'm talking about. It's impossible to miss. It was designed to be impossible to miss. That...
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Empress Sisi’s Lost Jewels Found After 100 Years Hidden in Canadian Bank Vault
In November 1918, as revolutionary crowds surged through Vienna and the Austro-Hungarian Empire crumbled into dust, Emperor Charles I made a decision. He ordered Count Leopold von Berchtold to secure...
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15 Medieval Movies to Watch if You Love History, the Middle Ages and Being Transported to Another Era
Like most people, I love a good historical movie, especially when it’s set in the Middle Ages. Many older movies, although lacking the technology we have now, tended to be...
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The Last Grand Master: How Jacques de Molay Burned for the Truth and Took a King to His Grave
Jacques de Molay was the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, the most powerful military order the world had ever seen. A man who spent decades trying to hold...
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Edith of Wessex, England’s Last Anglo-Saxon Queen Survived by Making a Deal with Her Family’s Killer
Edith of Wessex had spent her entire life preparing for power. Educated at one of England's finest abbeys, fluent in five languages, married to a king at twenty, she'd worked...
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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.