Feature Lies, Damn Lies and Bohemians The modern belief that the Middle Ages was a time of ignorance and superstition means that we often end up believing fantastic stories, too, as the tale of a Czech preacher and his emperor demonstrates. Eleanor Janega | Published in History Today Volume 68 Issue 10 October 2018 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Related Articles Inside the Medieval Brothel The Flies, Fleas and Rotting Flesh of Medieval Monks Popular articles The Korean War of Prisoners Concorde: Flight of the Imagination