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  In British History Club's King Arthur section, you can visit the sites that are associated with Arthur, explore the historical evidence for his existence and discover Glastonbury, the legendary center of the Arthurian universe. Also available are original sources and texts, biographies of Arthurian characters, maps, reading lists and more. Arthurian enthusiasts and students - be sure to check out the new articles and features, below.
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New! The Great King Arthur Index
All available King Arthur content on one convenient page   . . .Click Here!
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New! King Arthur: Through the Eyes of the Historians
What over 80 historians and writers have been saying about the historical Arthur for 1500 years. . .Click Here!
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New! Analysis: Four Important Sources
Geoffrey of Monmouth: "Historia Regum Britanniae"
Gildas: "De Excidio Britanniae"
Nennius: "Historia Brittonum"
The Annals of Wales "Annales Cambriae"
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New! Origins of the Arthurian Legend
Geoffrey Ashe's lengthy and authoritative discussion of this fascinating topic. . .Click Here!
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New! Wace and Layamon
Wace adapted Geoffrey of Monmouth's "Brut" in French, opening the eyes of the continent to Arthurian romance; and Layamon based his English alliterative poem on Wace's work. In the process, interesting additions to the story were made, i.e. the Round Table. Here's the full story. . .Click Here!
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Updated! Glastonbury Abbey and the Legends of King Arthur & Joseph of Arimathea
Traces the development of these three important medieval legends. . .Click Here!
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New! Three Arthurian Locations
The most important physical places in the Arthurian legend. . .Click Here!
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New! A Quest for King Arthur
A survey of the world of King Arthur, an introductory lecture by Geoffrey Ashe. . .Click Here!
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Expanded & Updated! Arthurian Timeline
An entertaining survey of Arthurian history and legend, combining fact, where history provides it, and informed speculation to fill in the gaps. . . .Click Here!
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Aspects of King Arthur
A series of articles by History Editor, David Nash Ford, discussing Arthur in all his various forms and guises; king, general, warrior, mythical & literary figure. . .Click Here!
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The Ultimate History Guides!
If you love authoritative copy, fine photography, beautiful artwork and exquisite printing, then, Pitkin Guides are perfect for you. Produced with slavish attention to detail and meticulous care, these stunning 32-page booklets are richly illustrated and highly informative. Available in bundles, by subject, or by single title, the Pitkin Guides are in-stock for immediate shipment. . .Click Here!
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Updated! Geoffrey of Monmouth
A biography of King Arthur's biographer and one of the most influential writers of the middle ages . .Click Here!
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Updated! The Story of King Arthur's Burial Cross
A discussion of what is known about the "leaden cross" that was allegedly discovered in King Arthur's grave at Glastonbury Abbey in 1190. . .Click Here!
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Expanded! Glastonbury Abbey
A 6-part examination of the role of the Abbey in the development of the legends of King Arthur and Joseph of Arimathea. . .Click Here!
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The Magical History Tour
An old favorite returns! An Arthur-oriented tour through southern England by the British History Club's publisher. . .Click Here!
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Pre-Raphaelite Arthurian Art
Paintings of Arthurian themes done by 19th C. renegade artists.. . .Click Here!
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Virtual Tour of Arthurian Locales
An image gallery of well-known places with Arthurian connections . . .Click Here!
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New! The Legend of the White Lady
An Arthurian connection in an unlikely place. . .Click Here!
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The King Arthur Quiz #1
The first of a series of online quizzes to test your knowledge of the world's greatest legend. . .Click Here!
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