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Was King Arthur a real person?

Mysteries of Science

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The Origins of King Arthur Stories

The stories were first written down in the 12th century, but they were probably being told for many years before then. The Arthur that we would recognise from modern film is associated with characters such as Excalibur and Merlin. But it's far more about whimsical adventures as it were rather than sort of straightforward deeds as a king,. which you see in those Latin sources.

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