{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680fdfe253ed55514847d35b/6ab827c3c974afb154930077?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Did King Arthur Really Exist?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/680fdfe253ed55514847d35b/1790453448062-bcfc5f96-e421-4064-8326-d139af64dbf9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Amy shares her extensive knowledge of the legendary King Arthur, exploring its origins, evolution, and cultural significance across Britain and Europe. Discover how myths are shaped by history, politics, and storytelling traditions, and learn about the places and characters that bring Arthur&#39;s legend to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Watch this episode on Youtube - <a href=\"https://youtu.be/r-QOLEVjGjU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Buy Amy&#39;s Brilliant book - <a href=\"https://blackwells.pxf.io/E0d30W\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a></p><p><br></p><h4>Chapters</h4><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the Legend of Arthur</p><p>02:04 The Origins of Arthur in Welsh and Breton Sources</p><p>04:56 The Evolution of Arthur&#39;s Legend in Medieval Texts</p><p>09:57 The Role of Manuscripts and Art in Medieval Storytelling</p><p>14:56 The Influence of Classical Mythology on Arthurian Legends</p><p>20:12 Geographical Places and Legends of Arthur</p><p>25:12 The Political and Cultural Context of Arthur&#39;s Stories</p><p>29:50 The Characters and Lesser-Known Figures in Arthurian Tradition</p><p>34:53 Modern Reinterpretations and the Enduring Appeal of Arthur</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve enjoyed this please follow and rate this podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Hi! I&#39;m Philippa, welcome to the British History Channel. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoyed it. There are many more here for you to browse through including over 60 fantastic historian interviews with people such as Tracy Borman OBE, Gareth Russell, Helen Carr and many more. </p><p><br></p><p>Buy books from these incredible historians, shipped worldwide from Blackwells -<a href=\"https://waterstonesbooksellersltd.pxf.io/N9nGe7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> click here</a> (This is an affiliate link. I get a commission on books sold via this link but they are at no extra cost to you).</p><p><br></p><p>Join my Patreon - <a href=\"https://patreon.com/britishhistory?utm_medium=unknown&amp;utm_source=join_link&amp;utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&amp;utm_content=copyLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a> and enjoy ad-free extended interviews with bonus content, Historical Book Club, early access to content, exclusive blogs, discounts on British History Events and more for all for £5/month.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also give me one off support by donating at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/680fdc556ac0e5213bf7d7cc/shows/680fdfe253ed55514847d35b/episodes/www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.buymeacoffee.com/Philippa</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can support me for free by commenting and rating this episode. </p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href=\"https://www.britishhistorytours.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">British History Tours</a> for full details of history tours and events.</p><p><br></p><p>⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️⚔️</p><p>About Philippa</p><p>Philippa is a Historian and the owner of British History Tours and British History Events.</p><p><br></p><p>Receive weekly history news (including links to new historian interviews) from Philippa by subscribing to my <a href=\"https://philippab.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Substack</a> </p>","author_name":"Exploring British History through stories, people and places."}