King Arthur is one of medieval Britain’s most famous legends. Since his time, he has become a world export: depicted in movies, novels, and countless works of art. But was he real or completely made-up? In this episode of Perspectives, we’ll hear from several experts who reveal what history’s earliest sources have to say about a king so mighty that many believe he never existed at all. ------------------------------------------- Clips in this video are from the following series on Wondrium: King Arthur: History and Legend, presented by Dorsey Armstrong www.wondrium.com/king-arthur-history-and-legend Years That Changed History: 1215, presented by Dorsey Armstrong www.wondrium.com/years-that-changed-history-1215 The Celtic World, presented by Jennifer Paxton www.wondrium.com/the-celtic-world The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World, presented by Robert Garland www.wondrium.com/the-other-side-of-history-daily-life-in-the-ancient-world ------------------------------------------- Chapter List: 00:00 Intro 00:53 The Days of King Arthur 01:43 The Anglo-Saxons Enter Britain 03:12 Arthur Battles the Barbarians 05:28 Did King Arthur Really Exist? 09:23 Where Did King Arthur Live? ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #KingArthur #MedievalHistory

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