327. Stop Trying To Find The Real King Arthur with Amy Jeffs | Gloucester History Festival Special

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Was King Arthur real? or are we looking at history all wrong? If you think finding a 6th-century tomb solves the Arthurian legend, think again. Medievalist, artist, and author Dr. Amy Jeffs (author of Arthur: A New Life ) joins host Paul Bavill to dismantle the obsession with "smoking gun" popular history. From giant-descended queens to shape-shifting wizards, the true power of King Arthur lies not in a single dead warlord, but in centuries of evolving folklore, political propaganda, and captivating mystery. In this episode, we explore: The Gloucester Cathedral Apprentice Bracket Myth: How medieval art history misreads grief vs. miracles. The Real Roots of Arthur: 9th-century Breton…