1 #MAMG20 Historical settings in games are being perceived as authentic if they correspond with the image of history players and creators have. In case of the Middle Ages, these images often date back to medievalism of the 19th century rather than actual historical research. 2 #MAMG20 Experiencing history as authentic is closely linked to von Rankes’ claim to tell history ‘as it really was’. If images of the MA are considered as ‘true’, they were reproduced and solidified in cultural memory, which then again condition personal and cultural identity.