8.7 The Real Merlin & Arthur -

: They examine the History of the Kings of Britain , written by Geoffrey of Monmouth in 1136, which is widely considered the source of the modern legend.

The search for the "Real" Merlin and Arthur typically leads to two distinct places: the 2009 documentary featuring the stars of the BBC series Merlin and the actual historical candidates that may have inspired these legendary figures. 8.7 The Real Merlin & Arthur

The History of Merlin and King Arthur: The Earliest Version of the Arthurian Legend : They examine the History of the Kings

Most specialists today view Arthur as a mythological figure, but several historical candidates have been proposed: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Historians generally agree that the legendary versions of

Historians generally agree that the legendary versions of Arthur and Merlin are —amalgamations of several real-life figures from the "Dark Ages" (roughly 5th–6th century A.D.). Who Was the "Real" King Arthur?