Medieval March Myth Busting

Medieval battles were brawls.

People thought tomatoes were poisonous.

Most medieval people only lived to around 30 years old because they always died young.

Viking’s wore horned helmets.

Castles were built out of wood during early medieval period before stone became the preferred material.

The Middle ages had their own English language called Old English.

The term for a knight’s personal servant is a page.

People in medieval times believed the earth was flat.

People from the medieval times used minutes and hours as their measurement of time.

Only kings and queens were allowed to wear the color purple.

Some medieval kings could not read or write.

Medieval football was a violent and dangerous game with no rules other than "no murder".

People believed cheese could predict the future.

Animals could be put on trial for crimes.

Castles had secret passages and hidden doors to help people escape during attacks.

Some knights wore armor so heavy that they needed help getting onto their horses.

The Middles Ages spanned roughly 1000 years.

People believed in werewolves.

There was no cutlery for meals.

The medieval times began after the collapse of the Roman Empire.

Medieval knights fought giant rats.

The Black Death in the 14th century was primarily caused by bad air.

The Holy Roman Empire was the same as the Roman Empire.

The medieval period is also known as the Middle Ages.

Left-side driving originates from Medieval England.

Medieval doctors often relied on astrology to diagnose illnesses.

The medieval period ended with the beginning of the Renaissance.

The Pope had more power than kings in some parts of medieval Europe.

The Song of Roland is one of the most famous medieval epic poems.

Medieval doctors would wear a long, black coat along with a beaked mask.