The stories of King Arthur are among the best-known literary works from medieval times, and have inspired countless novels, poems, TV shows and films over the years. Was there a real King Arthur who ruled England, Britain or anywhere else? And if there wasn’t why did stories about Arthur spread all over Europe in medieval times and persist into the modern day? In this episode we’ll give you a concise intro to the history and legends behind Camelot, Excalibur and Arthur.