How we work
Our Editorial Policy
Fun to read, careful with the facts. Here is how we research, write and correct every article on Medieval Insight.
Our aim
The Middle Ages are surrounded by myths, many of them invented centuries later. Our goal is to separate what the evidence shows from what films, novels and the internet have added. Where historians disagree, or where the evidence is thin, we say so, rather than presenting a guess as fact.
How we research
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Reputable sources
Universities, museums, libraries and archives, encyclopaedias such as Britannica, peer-reviewed research and established history publications.
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Every key fact checked
Names, dates, numbers and quotations are compared against the sources before an article is published.
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Sources listed
Each article ends with the sources it draws on, with links wherever possible, so you can check our work and read further.
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Claims attributed
When a figure or interpretation comes from a particular historian or institution, we say who it comes from.
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Uncertainty flagged
Words like “probably”, “about” or “according to” mark places where the evidence is incomplete or disputed.
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Images with care
We use public-domain images, such as medieval manuscripts and older paintings, or images we are otherwise permitted to use, with captions explaining what they show.
How we write
Our articles are written in our own words, in a friendly and light-hearted style. Humour is part of the fun, but it never replaces accuracy. Jokes are kept separate from the facts, and nothing is made up to improve a story.
We use digital tools, including AI writing assistants, to help with research and drafting. Every article is reviewed, and its facts are checked against the cited sources before publication. Responsibility for what we publish always rests with us.
Independence
Medieval Insight is an independent site. Our content is not written to order for any organisation, and if we ever publish advertising or sponsored material, it will be clearly separated from our articles.
Spotted a mistake?
History is a big subject, and errors can happen. Tell us, ideally with a link to a reliable source. We review every report, correct confirmed errors as quickly as we can and update articles when new research changes the picture.
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