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King Arthur and Camelot: Why the cultural fascination?

King Arthur and Camelot: Why the cultural fascination?

Jon Kelly - BBC - Articles el Thu, Jun 9th 2011

Why is the legend of King Arthur such a compelling one in culture? For a man who may or may not have wandered Britain some 1,500 years ago, King Arthur retains the enviable knack of making his regal presence felt. Modern historians might query whether there is any real evidence for his existence, but none doubt his lasting hold over the popular imagination.