Great Riddles in Archaeology: King Arthur, Camelot, and the Quest for a Holy Grail

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Channel: Penn Museum

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Keywords: King Arthur, Camelot, holy, grail, Holy Grail, Hodges, Penn, Upenn

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Length: 76min 52sec (4612 seconds)

Published: Fri Oct 07 2011

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For centuries, the legend of King Arthur, Camelot and the quest for the Holy Grail has captivated the world. Was there really a Holy Grail, and how did it find its way to Britain and the Arthurian legend? Were Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table real historical figures? What does the archaeology of this era tell us? Dr. Richard Hodges, the Williams Director of the Penn Museum and a noted Medievalist, is the kickoff speaker of this popular lecture series, running October 2011 through June 2012.