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Arthur’s Roman Friend, Sidonius

Arthur’s Roman Friend, Sidonius

June 5, 2026

Much of what we know of events in Arthur’s time comes from Sidonius Apollinaris. We even have a letter he wrote to the King of the Britons!

The People of the Arthurian Age, Episode IV: The Visigoths

The People of the Arthurian Age, Episode IV: The Visigoths

May 1, 2026

The Visigoths instigated the fall of the Roman Empire. This post explains how and what led to their fateful encounter with the Britons.

Why did King Arthur go to Bourges?

Why did King Arthur go to Bourges?

February 20, 2026

Roman records place Riothamus (a.k.a. King Arthur) in Bourges in the war with Euric. What brought him to that city?

Arthur and the Treason of Arvandus

Arthur and the Treason of Arvandus

December 10, 2025

Around 468 AD, a Roman bureaucrat named Arvandus committed treason, leading to a battle that contributed to the legends of King Arthur. Learn more about it here:

Arthur’s Siege of Nantes

Arthur’s Siege of Nantes

October 10, 2025

Did Arthur attack Nantes? There are reasons to think he must have. Today I go into those reasons as portrayed in ‘The Retreat to Avalon’.

King Arthur’s Strategy For Gaul

King Arthur’s Strategy For Gaul

September 5, 2025

A look at the strategic plans and challenges that King Arthur and Emperor Anthemius faced to confront Euric in Gaul.

People and Characters of The Arthurian Age

People and Characters of The Arthurian Age

July 11, 2025

Announcing a new permanent page for every historical person and legendary character of the Arthurian Age. Each entry includes pronunciation.

Why did Anthemius ally with the Britons?

Why did Anthemius ally with the Britons?

June 27, 2025

Why would the Roman Emperor Anthemius look to ally with the Britons and their High King, Riothamus, or as we know him: Arthur?

Ancient Espionage

Ancient Espionage

April 30, 2025

Espionage, called the second oldest profession, is a big part of the Arthurian Age. See how it was done in the ancient world.

Taxes in The Arthurian Age

Taxes in The Arthurian Age

March 15, 2025

Today we look at how taxes were collected in the Arthurian Age among the Britons, the Romans and other tribes of Europe.


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