King Arthur Legends

While most historians agree that the character of King Arthur is based at least in part on an actual 6th century Briton military leader, the legend of Arthur has taken on a life of its own, embellished over the centuries with romantic and chivalric Medieval trappings, magic, and Holy Quests.

Here we present a collection of links to information about the characters and events of this great tale, both historical and fictitious, and how the tale has evolved through the ages, from the earliest pseudo-historical references by St. Gildas, Nennius, and the Venerable Bede, to the romantic epics by Geoffrey of Monmouth and Sir Thomas Mallory.

• Britannia Online: King Arthur & the Early British Kingdoms - This is easily one of the most comprehensive and well-researched online references to the historical and legendary King Arthur.
  
  
• The Camelot Project - A database of Arthurian texts, images, bibliographies, and basic information sponsored by the University of Rochester.
  
  
• King Arthur Legends The Storyteller Speaks... - Legends of King Arthur as told by modern Celtic songwriter Heather Dale

Arthurian Books

• Le Morte D'Arthur - The book most famous for perpetuating the myth of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Written by an English knight imprisoned in a French jail.
  
  
• History of the Kings of Britain - A detailed history of the Britons, beginning with Brutus in the twelfth century B.C. and ending with Saxon invasion in the seventh century A.D.
  
  
• Life in a Medieval Castle - Got done reading a fantastic book, "Life in a Medieval Castle." If you've ever wondered what it was Really like in medieval times, this is place to go. Every page is a remarkable glimpse into the world that we all share filled with glorious real-life tales of a time we only dream of!

Movies about King Arthur

• Excalibur - One of the most popular version of the King Arthur legend telling the story of Excalibur and the passing of Merlin, filled with stunning combat scenes and black magic.
  
  
• Mysts of Avalon - A glimpse of the women in the Arthurian legends as portrayed by Marion Zimmer Bradley's popular book. Incredibly magical movie featuring the acting talents of Anjelica Huston.
  
  
• Camelot - Before Richard Harris played Dumbledore in Harry Potter, he sang Arthurian music with Vanessa Redgrave in wonderful musical based on The Once and Future King by T.H. White.
  
  
• Monty Python and the Holy Grail - A cult classic and necessity for any Arthurian buff's movie repetoire. Filled with timeless comedy about unladen swallows, wacky English K-nig-hts, and the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on! (psst and the answer is "Ninevah")

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