Medieval Fantasy Misconceptions

10 WORST Medieval Misconceptions

Timothy R.J. Eveland November 7, 2022

List of Popular Myths and Misconceptions about the Middle Ages Found in Movies and...

Why Fantasy Knights Are Unrealistic: Facts & Myths About Knights

Timothy R.J. Eveland June 28, 2019

The classic fantasy knight is a wonderful invention, simple in design and easy to...

Why Fantasy Swords Belong in Fantasy (not elsewhere)

Timothy R.J. Eveland July 13, 2018

Mega swords, super swords and all other kinds of made-up dragon-slaying swords belong where...

Why Fantasy Armor is Unrealistic | Leather & Spikes Galore!

Timothy R.J. Eveland July 12, 2018

Before you hit me with "realism in fantasy only means consistency", consider that ancient...

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