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The Secret History of the Holy Grail
by Ken Mondschein

Perhaps no artifact in all of Christendom is as famous as the Holy Grail, the cup that Jesus supposedly drank from at the Last Supper. But surprisingly, the origin of the Grail is not Christian but Celtic. How this symbol of the ancient Druids came to be associated with Christianity and Arthurian legend is a fascinating tale-and one that reveals deep mysteries about the medieval world.

 

A Brief History of Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur
By Charles Rammelkamp

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Arthurian Sites in Britain
By Lise Hull

Of the multitude of historic sites in England, Wales, and Scotland, Tintagel Castle, Glastonbury Abbey, and Cadbury Castle have come to be intimately associated with King Arthur. Each year, his legendary birthplace, burial site, and fortress lure visitors by the thousands. Ironically, at least two of the sites-Tintagel and Glastonbury-may never have actually been associated with the historical Arthur. Still, the pilgrims who journey to these sites still claim to be able to sense their magic.

Guenevere: A Woman of Many Faces
By Ellen Seiden

Historically, Guenevere may never have existed, although a few scholars, along with the locals of Meigle, Scotland (where a monument marks her supposed burial site), contend that she did. In truth, the vivid tales about Guenevere have transformed her into a mythological woman for whom there is no consistent description.

 

The Magical Women of Arthurian Legend
By Michelle Santos

 

The Illustrative Genius of Ed Org

Featured Columns

The Costumer's Creation
Constructing an Arthurian Tunic in 11 Easy Steps

Commentary
 The Role of Women in Chivalry

 From the Shoppe
 NativeEarth Footwear: The Family That Cobbles Together

Language Then and Now
Passing the Time in Medieval Europe: The Etymologies of the Days of the Week

Forsoothly Spoken
Arthurian Characters of Lore

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