How Foreign Mercenaries Shaped Early Britain and the Legend of King Arthur

The video explores the arrival of Germanic tribes, including the Angles and Saxons, who initially aided the Britons but later turned against them. This led to the rise of King Arthur, a legendary figure who resisted the Saxons and became a symbol of British resistance. Although the stories of King Arthur are largely fictional, there is some historical basis for his existence. The video discusses the debate over Arthur's historical reality and his legacy, which includes a period of peace following his death in 537 AD.

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