Myths About the Middle Ages We Need to Stop Believing Part II

 People didn’t use cutlery.

Cutlery was already in widespread use by this time 

 The church slowed down the development of science

Many scientists were not oppressed for their activities but in fact,They were rewarded for their knowledge and wisdom.

Millions of women were burned at the stake as witches.

"witch hunting" doesn’t date to the Middle Ages but appeared in the 16th and 17th centuries

Feudal lords enjoyed "the right of the first night" with the wives of their subjects.

 There is no proof or record that this rule actually existed !

Knights were unfailingly noble and courteous.

Knights weren’t engaged in battle, they were on the rampage, terrorizing the population.
''They were also notorious for raping women. ''

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