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Dominic Selwood explores the origins of King Arthur, examining the line between legend and reality.

In this episode of Forbidden History, Dominic Selwood explores the origins of King Arthur, tracing the line between legend and reality to uncover whether a true warrior king once stood behind the myth. Cast List: Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dominic Selwood

Guest: Eric Meyers

Topics covered

• King Arthur
• history
• mythology
• warrior king
• legend vs reality

Keywords

• King Arthur
• warrior king
• Dominic Selwood
• history
• myth

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