3+ Hours Of Facts About Medieval History's Greatest Legends

From King Arthur to Jean d'Arc, discover what separates fact from fiction as enthusiasts and experts delve into the medieval world's greatest mysteries.
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[@Davidf8L]

I don't know about reality 😂thanks for your work and time making this happen for me ❤

[@loriorourke2154]

Does Arthur need to be a living individual to be real in our hearts and minds. No. Arthur is an ideal and a hope.

[@tomboomer586]

He doesn't really need to exist. But you gotta admit that it would be cool if he was real.

[@youarelegend-bio]

39:50 The discovery of a massive hall potentially linked to the Round Table is mind-blowing! This could be the closest we've ever come to proving the existence of Camelot. What if we are closer to the truth than we think?

[@hannytierlierblaauw192]

King Arthur lived in the 7th century according to the legend. There were no stone built castles then. Just wooden buildings.

[@wolfdog7265]

@@hannytierlierblaauw192where did all the stone from all the Roman buildings go then? It got reused.

[@zoetropo1]

@@hannytierlierblaauw192Not the 7th. Either tye 5th or the 6th.

[@emelle9705]

We saw the(a) round table in the Great Hall in Winchester. 😉

[@hannytierlierblaauw192]

@@zoetropo1 thanks earlier still. 🙏

[@Nicholas-z7c]

Camelot and Arthur Great pairing with a warm dark ale.

[@luff1800]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅🎉😅

[@luff1800]

😮😮

[@luff1800]

😅

[@Cereal.interface]

has anyone thought maybe it's just a myth?

[@jonj9352]

No you’re actually the first to think that, congratulations

[@Cereal.interface]

@@jonj9352 I always knew I was destined for greatness.

[@zoetropo1]

Absolutely. But a myth written by the family and admirers of documented historic figures: (1) Riothamus, (2) Alan Rufus, (3) Arthur III de Richemont. If we didn’t have multiple records contemporary with them, we’d think their lives legendary. (1) Riothamus and his campaign in central Gaul are described by his friend Sidonius Apollinaris, by Jordanes, by Gregory of Tours and by Cassiodorus. (2) Alan Rufus supervised the foundation of Monmouth Priory; he led William the Conqueror’s household knights, he frequently appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, and his prowess was extolled by Geffrei Gaimar and by Wace of Jersey. Alan also made major contributions to (I would say, drove) the under-reported economic, administrative and political reforms of post-Conquest England. Alan’s most famous castle is Richmond, in the centre of Britain. He was buried close by his distant kinsman St Edmund. Geoffrey of Monmouth invented King Arthur’s family and based it on Alan Rufus’s: go figure. (3) Arthur III, step-brother of Henry V of England, claimed to be Alan’s rightful 15th century heir. He overthrew the French government in 1433, reformed the national finances, retrained the army, and instituted a professional standing army. He persuaded the Burgundians to change sides, and personally marched into Paris to reclaim it for France. His widow, Catherine, was Jacquetta de Luxembourg’s sister, and it was that family which sponsored the Caxton Press and named and edited “Le Morte d’Arthur”.

[@rebelhighlander13]

❤😂​@@jonj9352

[@Cereal.interface]

@@jonj9352 I'm the first? wow. so greatful to be here. I'd like to thank God and my mom...

[@theswampcleaner3856]

Were there "damsel's in distress" in 500 AD? That sounds more medieval in my opinion. Oh and Camelot is a silly place.

[@PopCultureFan_]

If i ever had a job i would pick archaeologist, i love history, and seems like an exciting job to have. Always something to 'uncover', and do, or place to dig etc, so it doesnt seem boring, which is one of many perfect jobs for someone with ADD like me, we do better with active jobs. Problem is, i love collecting things and i might want to take some of the stuff home with me lol. Oh and also there is the thing with education level, its pretty much non extence.

[@MichaelPerry]

I did archeology in the American southwest and great plains for almost 20 years. Had a great time. it was a passion. Everyoe should have one passion as a job. In the Mojave Desert, I worked as a project archeologist on Edwards AFB for years. During the weekends we would go out on archeological surveys and excavations primarily to find and rescue sites in imminent danger of either natural forces like erosion or by construction. In the evenings we would sit in the middle of nowhere. Eat homemade chili, drink lukewarm budweiser beer and tell ghost stories while watching the stars overhead wheel around on their own show. I gave up the archeology primarily because of salary and my requirements to be away from home so often. I moved to IT which I then did for 22 years. if asked which one gave me the greatest happinss, I think you would know.

[@kingkenny2797]

Many archaeologists do pocket their monetary findings. Especially coins and other objects they can sell easily to their contacts. Not all, but many do unfortunately. It's like every prefession. They're not all in it for the right reasons.

[@SuzanneCoe]

My sister, is married to a man who’s surname, is Alcock,I wonder if they my by related? Very interesting video, I have always, believed King Arthur existed. 👍👍👍

[@Nounismisation]

...facts about legends...

[@zoetropo1]

The Dagda is a legend, but his reputed descendants have the rare Y-DNA of 4th millennium BC remains found in Newgrange, his traditional tomb.

[@ScarlitWidow]

😂

[@888AHI]

How can I get in contact with u

[@kingkenny2797]

The snails were put there to guard the treasure ffs 😅😅😅

[@williebecker7607]

Obviously King Arthur and the knights of the round table is a myth. Slaying 960 men single handedly? Come on people!

[@pontiacfan76]

Just because his feet are exaggerated doesn't necessarily mean the person didn't exist.

[@tomboomer586]

I agree. The tales may be exaggerated, but a king named Arthur may have existed.

[@dinealone0]

I love me some facts

[@veritas41photo]

This goes from interesting to absolutely sick. Makes me nauseous. Goodbye.

[@kingkenny2797]

In summary, no one found anything or solved a thing in any of these documentarys 😅 save yourself 3 hrs + of sh1te

[@briansieve]

Chill TF out with the melodramatic music. FFS

[@allanv7661]

A hundred years from now people will believe Batman was real 🤤

[@nihaal68]

Did the got to believe Zeus is real ??? they should because its been thousands of years not just hundreds .

[@allythorpe74]

Tell the Truth in your title ! Its bloody Myth Hunters . Seen it again and again.🤬