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Caleb Howells
Caleb is a published history author with a strong interest in ancient Britain and the Mediterranean world. He holds a BA in the Doctrines and Methodology of Education from USILACS. He is the author of "King Arthur: The Man Who Conquered Europe" and "The Trojan Kings of Britain: Myth or History?". Caleb enjoys learning about history in general, but he especially loves investigating myths and legends and seeing how they might be explained by historical events and individuals.
Education:United States Institute of Language and Clerical Studies, 2020BA Doctrines and Methodology of EducationExpertise:Articles by Caleb Howells
The Arthurian character Lancelot is usually said to have been invented by French writers, but there is evidence that he may belong to the older Welsh tradition.
What do we know about Avalon, the mysterious island in Arthurian legend where King Arthur was taken to heal from his mortal wounds?
Lancelot is widely considered to be King Arthur’s greatest knight, but he is also famous for betraying him. Why was Lancelot important to the Arthurian legends?
The Lady of the Lake is a mysterious figure from the legends of King Arthur. What do the original stories say about the enigmatic lady?
Excalibur was the legendary sword of King Arthur. But what do we know about this sword, and how did the legend evolve over the years?
It is generally accepted that King Arthur first appeared in the 9th century Historia Brittonum. But is there earlier evidence for the legendary king?
Athrwys, son of Meurig of Gwent, is a long-forgotten candidate for the real King Arthur who may well be worth another look.
The Arthurian legends are full of characters who can be identified as historical figures. This article examines some of the villains in these legends.