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King Arthur, the “once and future king”, is one of the most enduring figures of British myth and legend. Most commonly known as a fifth-century warrior who supposedly led the fight against Saxon invaders, King Arthur is a composite of layers of different legends, written by different authors at different times. Few scholars agree as to whether a real King Arthur actually existed, but the adventures of the legendary king, with his Round Table Fellowship of Knights based in the mythical city of Camelot, and the eternal quest for the Holy Grail, has endured for centuries. Here we bring you the facts and ask why we are so obsessed with trying to solve the mystery…
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