The Rest Is History
The Rest Is History
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714. King Arthur: Lancelot and the Round Table (Part 2)
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2026 at 11:05 pm.
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Who was the real Lancelot, King Arthur’s dashing love rival from the Arthurian legends? Was he the first medieval knight? How would his relationship with Queen Guinevere come to shape romance and chivalry for centuries to come? And, was there a historical Camelot…?
Join Tom and Dominic as they divulge the tantalising true stories behind Sir Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table.   
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