The time period of the Middle Ages is among the most documented , or notable, periods in history. There are countless amounts of records, primary sources, books, and more recently, movies for individuals to learn from and get to know the events and individuals who lived through the Dark Ages. It is known to most as the time of chivalrous knights, love, and backstabbing royals due to movies and tv shows. However, how factual are the movies? What are the similarities and differences in the perception of aspects such as chivalry, courtship, and marriage between film and reality? Before describing the dissimilarities and likeness of Chivalry in film and reality, one must first define what it means to be chivalrous. Chivalry may be defined