Explore the legendary tale of King Arthur, the shining knights of the Round Table, and the wizard Merlin. For centuries, these stories have captivated the world, depicting a golden age of honor, chivalry, and heroism.

Beneath these legends lies a deeper, more enigmatic history, hidden in the chaos following the Roman Empire's fall in Britain. Was King Arthur a great British warlord against the Saxons, a Gaelic prince, or perhaps an ancient Welsh King?

Or is King Arthur a composite of many heroes, woven into one immortal figure?

Discover why his name echoes through history, claimed by chroniclers, poets, and monarchs alike. Who were the adversaries he battled in the dark ages, and how did these conflicts shape medieval legend?

Embark on a journey to the shadowy era after Rome's departure from Britain, when kingdoms emerged from ruins and warbands clashed across misty hills, led by a mysterious figure who might have united the Britons against the Saxons.

This is the story behind the legend.

The history of King Arthur.

Music by: Savfk - Music

The Hunt by Savfk [CC-BY royalty free music - orchestral epic emotional]

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00:00: Introduction
01:47: Ambrose Aurelian
05:55: Riothamus
11:25: Artuir mac Áedáin
13:56: Conclusion

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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/history-profiles/episodes/69afec8391cdf592c562c44a

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