Although the Arthurian legends are full of references to magic, dragons, and other fanciful elements, they have a definite historical setting. They are based in 5th and 6th century Britain.

In circa 830, the Welsh monk Nennius completed his Historia Britonum, a compilation of historical events adapted from various sources. The text refers to Arthur as a "leader of battles" rather than a ...

In so doing, these films and TV series indicate the enduring power of the Arthurian legend in all of its beauty and tragedy. 1 of 25 ...

The Mabinogion was a collection of tales taken from medieval Welsh manuscripts. Based partly on historical events, many recount myths and legends dating from the 11th century.

Though modern scholars fail to agree whether he actually existed the legend of King Arthur and his noble knights of the Round Table has endured throughout the ages thanks in part to its ...

When he pulls an enchanted sword from a stone, a streetwise misfit must fight for his destiny as future king, in this Guy Ritchie-infused adaptation of the Arthurian legend starring Charlie Hunnam ...

The Arthur of Medieval Latin Literature: The Development and Dissemination of the Arthurian Legend in Medieval Latin 2011 The Arthur of the English: The Arthurian Legend in Medieval English Life and ...

Set in the heart of Arthurian legends, Sworn is a co-op action rogue-like where you team up in a fallen Camelot under the control of a corrupted King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Two tales in the collection, The Dream of Rhonabwy and Culhwch and Olwen, are notable for featuring Arthurian legends. Of these, the story of Culhwch and Olwen is of particular interest ...