Walk through any medieval village in a videogame, and you will likely see a pig or two. They usually look quite familiar, maybe pink, somewhat plump, and generally peaceful. They root around in the dirt, sometimes make a cute oink, and seem to fit right into the rustic scene.

But what if we told you that the pigs you see in most of these games are actually a big historical mistake? The real medieval pig was a creature far different from the tidy, domesticated animal we picture today. This forgotten truth changes how we see those old worlds.