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Kylie Lang

I'm Kylie Lang. A travel journalist specializing in France. I’ve been fascinated by the Middle Ages for as long as I can remember. Based in the rural French countryside, I spend my days visiting medieval castles, wandering through medieval villages, and researching the real stories behind history’s most infamous figures.

The New Trailer for the Movie The Uprising About the Peasant’s Revolt of England in 1381 Has Just Been Released (Perfect for History Fans)

July 29, 2026

Promotional artwork for The Uprising showing a hooded man holding a curved blade standing over a kneeling woman as a fortified castle burns in the background beneath dark, stormy skies. The dramatic medieval scene reflects the conflict and tension at the heart of The Uprising, with the title "THE UPRISING" displayed across the top.

Inbreeding in Royal Families and How the Habsburg Line Died Out Because Of It

July 29, 2026

A four panel collage of painted royal portraits showing members of the Habsburg dynasty with the distinctive prominent jaw and lower lip often associated with the family. The side by side arrangement highlights the recurring facial features across different generations to illustrate the inherited Habsburg appearance.

8 Realistic Video Games Set in the Middle Ages That Will Take You Back In Time

July 28, 2026

Armoured medieval soldiers charge through muddy ground toward a massive stone castle under siege as flaming projectiles arc overhead and smoke rises from burning battlements. Wooden siege towers and ladders press against the fortress walls, capturing the large scale combat and atmosphere often associated with video games set in the Middle Ages.

Catherine of Valois, the Widowed Queen Who Secretly Married a Welsh Servant and Started the Tudors

July 27, 2026

Painted portrait of Catherine of Valois wearing a jeweled crown, white veil and richly embroidered royal robes. Her elegant clothing and composed expression reflect her status as Queen of England and a prominent figure in medieval history.

How Medieval Women Managed Their Periods: Moss, Rags, and No Knickers

July 24, 2026

A woman rests with her eyes closed in a carved four poster bed during her period beside a glowing fireplace. Heavy green curtains embroidered blankets wall tapestries and a sleeping dog create a warm historical bedroom scene.

Where Did Royal Medieval Nicknames Come From?

July 23, 2026

A crowned medieval king stands with armored nobles and a queen inside a grand hall. Thought bubbles show a roaring lion. A sword wielding warrior. A bear. And an eagle as symbols inspiring medieval nicknames.

The Most Scandalous Marriages of the Middle Ages That Shocked All of Europe

July 21, 2026

Three crowned noble couples stand inside a grand medieval hall wearing richly embroidered robes and ceremonial jewelry. Their tense expressions and formal pairings evoke the political alliances and family expectations tied to royal marriage.

Dying to Be Beautiful: The Deadly Cosmetics of the Middle Ages (The Poisonous Price of Beauty)

July 20, 2026

A pale woman with tightly curled red hair wears an elaborate white gown with a high lace ruff and layered pearl necklaces. Her light complexion and carefully styled appearance reflect the beauty ideals of a royal court.

The Mad Monarchs of the Middle Ages: 7 Royals Who Lost Their Minds

July 17, 2026

Seven richly dressed rulers sit on Gothic thrones inside a torchlit hall while armored guards stand behind them. The banner above reads “SEVEN THRONES OF MADNESS” and a skull rests near the queen at the far left.

Simon de Montfort, the Landless Medieval French Knight Who Put an English King in Chains

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

An armored medieval nobleman rests one hand on a sword and the other on a shield marked with a red cross. A large Gothic cathedral rises in the background of this illustration related to Simon de Montfort.

8 Movies About Real Medieval Queens (and How Much They Got Right)

July 16, 2026

5 Medieval queens stood together in a Hollywood style poster

How Did the Vikings Treat Anglo-Saxon Women?

July 14, 2026

Woman dressed in chainmail and a fur cloak wades ashore carrying a sword while a Viking style longship and armed crew wait behind her in shallow water. This dramatic reenactment illustrates the role of Anglo Saxon women in early medieval life and challenges the idea that women were only passive members of these societies.

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