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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Witchcraft in the Middle Ages: What Medieval People Really Believed About Witches
If you think of the Middle Ages as the great age of witch burnings, you’re not alone. But most of
Tudor Beauty Secrets: The Dangerous Things They Tried That’ll Make Your Skin Crawl
We like to think we invented the beauty industry, with its serums and its filters and its endless promises. We
Busting Tudor Myths With Tracy Borman: The Stories We’ve All Been Getting Wrong
I just got home from an evening with Tracy Borman, and it was fabulous. Her show, Tudors on Tour, is
Katherine Swynford’s Children: How Four Beauforts Put Her Blood on Two Thrones
Near the high altar of Lincoln Cathedral, there’s a stone tomb that lost its brasses centuries ago. Katherine Swynford lies
The Most Terrifying Ways to Die in the Middle Ages and the People Put To Death
On a November afternoon in 1290, a Welshman called William Cragh was hanged on a hill outside Swansea, in full
Elizabeth Woodville: The White Queen’s Real Story, From Grafton to Bermondsey
I have a soft spot for Elizabeth Woodville, as I think she got a bit of a bad rap. She
