Why did Anthemius ally with the Britons?
Why would the Roman Emperor Anthemius look to ally with the Britons and their High King, Riothamus, or as we know him: Arthur?
Ancient Politics
Ancient Espionage
Espionage, called the second oldest profession, is a big part of the Arthurian Age. See how it was done in the ancient world.
Britons become Bretons: Dark Age Politics, Part 13
The Bretons of Brittany, France are descended from the Britons of The Arthurian Age. The story behind their emigration is intriguing.
Mighty Dumnonia: Dark Age Politics, Part 12
Learn about the ancient British kingdom of Dumnonia, which left its mark on England and Cornwall and has strong links to King Arthur.
Kingdom of Rheged: Dark Age Politics, Part 11
The British kingdom of Rheged was a powerful force in Britain’s not-so Dark Ages. Learn more about this forgotten realm.
An Age of Tyrants, Dark Age Politics, Part 10
How did the British Kingdoms rise from the ashes of the Roman occupation? Today we look at some of the factors and possibilities.
The Consilium, Dark Age Politics, Part 9
What kind of government replaced the Roman Empire in 5th Century Britain? How does that relate to King Arthur?
The End of Roman Britain, Dark Age Politics, Part 8
See how the turbulent years leading up to the end of Roman rule in Britain set the stage for The Arthurian Age.
Berneich, Dark Age Politics, Part 7
The Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Bernicia began as a British kingdom, Berneich. It plays an important part in The Arthurian Age. Read about the fascinating era of change in “Dark Ages” Britain!
The Gododdin, Dark Age Politics, Part 6
The dark age kingdom of the Gododdin, in modern day Scotland, has some very strong ties to the legends and history of King Arthur.