9 Myths About the Middle Ages That Everyone Still Believes In
Most of our knowledge of the Middle Ages comes from fantasy books, Monty Python movies, and TV shows. Therefore, some things we treat as facts are, in reality, nothing but myths.
The Middle Ages lasted for around a thousand years from 476 AD to the 15th century, so some of the things we believe in are mostly true, but let’s debunk the nine most popular misconceptions.
Medieval medicine was insane
We often imagine that the doctors of that time were completely bonkers and could saw off a person’s arm to rid him of an evil spirit. But in actuality, medical knowledge was progressing in leaps and bounds. Even to this day, we’re using some modified medieval practices – for example, how to treat burns or fight viruses.