The Rest Is History · October 14, 2026 · 1h 6m

714. King Arthur: Lancelot and the Round Table (Part 2)

Tom and Dominic continue their series on King Arthur, this time focusing on the legendary knight Lancelot, his romance with Guinevere, and the concept of the Round Table. They examine the possible historical origins of these figures and how they shaped medieval ideas of chivalry and courtly love.

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The Real Lancelot

The episode explores whether the legendary knight Lancelot was based on a historical figure or is purely a literary invention.

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Lancelot and Guinevere’s Romance as a Shaper of Chivalry

The adulterous love between Lancelot and Guinevere is examined as a key influence on medieval concepts of chivalry and courtly love.

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