Although the Arthurian legends are full of references to magic, dragons, and other fanciful elements, they have a definite historical setting. They are based in 5th and 6th century Britain.

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In so doing, these films and TV series indicate the enduring power of the Arthurian legend in all of its beauty and tragedy. 1 of 25 ...

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The Neolithic circle of giant stones has been a source of wonder and mystery for almost 5,000 years -- in the Middle Ages, the wizard Merlin of Arthurian legend was said to have stolen the ...

Romanticised by Hollywood and embellished by centuries of creative writing Camelot is the epitome of a fantasy castle Brave knights such as Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad walk its stony corridors ...