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The legend of King Arthur, a fifth-century warrior king who supposedly led the fight against Saxon invaders, continues to fascinate today. But how much truth is there to the legends of the "once and future king"? According to archaeologist Miles Russell, the legendary figure (as featured in the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth) was based on five real historical figures. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/subhistoryextrayoutube

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Miles Russell was speaking to Rachel Dinning at BBC History Magazine's History Weekend 2017.

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