King Arthur
Gone Medieval
History Hit
4.6 • 2.2K Ratings
🗓️ 26 September 2025
⏱️ 65 minutes
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Summary
How have tales of King Arthur evolved over centuries and why have they exerted such an enduring cultural appeal on countless generations?
Matt Lewis delves into the legend of King Arthur, guided by Dr. Mary Bateman. Together they explore the evolution of Arthur's myth from ancient folklore to the romanticised figure and a robust literary tradition, engaging the imagination across successive eras.
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Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. Audio editor is Amy Haddow, the producer is Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, I'm Matt Lewis. |
| 0:02.6 | And I'm Dr. Eleanor Yonaga. |
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| 1:54.3 | Hello, I'm Matt Lewis. Welcome to Gone Medieval from History Hit, the podcast that delves into |
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