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 had two queens who shared a bloodline, a border, and a single throne that one of them wanted more than anything. They wrote to each other for nearly twenty...Read More
Imagine, if you will, being seated at the council chamber at Westminster on the 10th of June 1540. Thomas Cromwell takes his usual seat at the table, the most powerful...Read More
It's a little easier for us now to imagine what it must have been like during the Black Death, having come through COVID and our own pandemic. Before that, it...Read More
I remember going on a school field trip to Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed, and being thoroughly unimpressed. But then, how many 11-year-olds do you know who would...Read More
I'll never forget a trip I took to the Tower of London with my Dad when I was a kid. My brother had measles, so my mom packed me off...Read More
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Why Did Thomas Cromwell Fall From Power So Quickly? And What Made Henry VIII Turn On His Most Loyal Advisor?
Imagine, if you will, being seated at the council chamber at Westminster on the 10th of June 1540. Thomas Cromwell takes his usual seat at the table, the most powerful...
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Mary Queen of Scots vs Elizabeth I: Who Was Really the Better Ruler?
You had two queens who shared a bloodline, a border, and a single throne that one of them wanted more than anything. They wrote to each other for nearly twenty...
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The Black Death in the Middle Ages and the Parallels We Can Draw Between COVID and the Plague
It's a little easier for us now to imagine what it must have been like during the Black Death, having come through COVID and our own pandemic. Before that, it...
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How the Magna Carta Came About: The Bankrupt Kingdom, the Cruel King, and the Knight Who Saved It
I remember going on a school field trip to Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed, and being thoroughly unimpressed. But then, how many 11-year-olds do you know who would...
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The Gruesome World of Medieval Torture: What Was Real and What Was Complete Fiction Created for the Macabre Victorians
I'll never forget a trip I took to the Tower of London with my Dad when I was a kid. My brother had measles, so my mom packed me off...
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The real story behind Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites: How Much of Outlander’s Charles Edward Stuart Was Real?
We didn’t study Scottish history at school, and most of my knowledge of Bonnie Prince Charlie came through watching the show Outlander, with Claire and Jamie trying their best 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.