How did King Arthur become a legacy?

“Arthur” as a military commander is mentioned in British sources in the 800s and before: there were many figures of that name all over the island. However, “King Arthur” as commonly understood derives primarily from Geoffrey of Monmouth's very popular text “Historia_Regum_Britanniae”. read more

King Arthur and his knights have become legends that have survived and even thrived throughout the centuries. Ever since the twelfth century, King Arthur has fascinated the western world, especially the British. Arthur represents the best battle leader, the perfect Christian knight, and the ideal Victorian Christian. read more

In the 20th century, King Arthur also found his way to stage and screen. During the '60s, the myth found a home on Broadway with the musical Camelot, which starred Richard Burton as Arthur. read more