The History Network

2608 Magic Weapons and Armour in the Middle Ages - Part 2, King Arthur and his Knights


Listen Later

Many 'magical' items belong to the stories of Arthur and his knights although their genesis is more complicated. Sir Percival had the shield of Joseph of Arimathea, Gawain had the shield of Judas Maccabeus, Galahad the Shield of king Evalach (which had a cross drawn on it by Joseph of Arimathea in his own blood). The knights also had named swords and lances.
...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The History NetworkBy The History Network

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

2 ratings


More shows like The History Network

View all
History of the Second World War by Wesley Livesay

History of the Second World War

569 Listeners