What is it about King Arthur that still holds our attention 1,500 years after he first materialized from the murky depths of history and legend?
Named one of Americaâs best professors by the Princeton Review, Christopher R. Fee transports you through space and time in search of answers. In his insightful audio course, you will trace Arthurâs path across Britain. Youâll visit such iconic sites as Tintagel, Glastonbury, and Stonehenge in search of physical reminders of this legendary king, his court, and a mighty stronghold remembered through the mists of time as âCamelot.â Traveling across literary and literal landscapes, youâll search for evidence for Arthur in ancient manuscripts and modern-day archaeological excavations.
Through 24 energetic lectures, you will see how much Arthur has been refashioned for succeeding generations of audiencesâfirst in Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, and England, and later across the globe. Like the Knights of the Round Table on their epic quest for the Holy Grail, you will scour recorded history for the true face of the âOnce and Future King.â Last, youâll consider the most popular of the countless books and movies dedicated to King Arthur, his court, and their adventures.
As you explore the unwavering interest in Arthur across centuries of popular culture, you will learn to look behind the façade of all things Arthurianâdiscerning the factual basis for the man, the myths, and the legends.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.