The History of Merlin and King Arthur: The Earliest Version of the Arthurian Legend
: The documentary highlights that while the TV series is a fantasy, the legends themselves were based on centuries of Welsh folklore and early chronicles that were later "modified" for medieval audiences. The Historical Figures 8.7 The Real Merlin & Arthur
Most specialists today view Arthur as a mythological figure, but several historical candidates have been proposed: Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The History of Merlin and King Arthur: The
: The pair travels from Cardiff to Mold and across the Welsh landscape to consult experts and visit historical sites. The search for the "Real" Merlin and Arthur
The search for the "Real" Merlin and Arthur typically leads to two distinct places: the 2009 documentary featuring the stars of the BBC series Merlin and the actual historical candidates that may have inspired these legendary figures.