Course Details
973: Who Was the Real King Arthur?
February 6–9
1:45 PM -
3:15 PM
In-Person
This class will include talks and discussions on 1) Celts, Germanic Peoples, and Romans 2) historical context of Arthurian events and a review of Arthurian legend over 1,500 years 3) main errors in historical pursuit of the real Arthur, end of Roman occupation, places that claim Arthurian association, period that Arthur lived, and incoming Anglo-Saxons 4) Celtic leadership practices, locating Camelot, 12 Arthurian battles, the last battle and Arthur's death, and Arthur's burial; what parts of the Arthurian legend relate to what really happened and what parts are add-ons by monks and scholars.
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: In-Person
Hours of Reading: 1-2 hours/session
Study Group Leader(s):
Jerry LeachJerry W. Leach earned an MA and a PhD from Cambridge University, an MA from Berkeley, and a BA from Emory. He was lecturer at the following schools: Turkish Teachers Institute, University of Papua New Guinea, Cambridge University, and American University in Cairo. Dr. Leach also served in the Peace Corps in Turkey, was a US Diplomat with the State Department, and worked at the National Safety Council and World Affairs Councils of America.
Reading List:
The Lost Tomb of King Arthur: The Search for Camelot and the Isle of Avalon (Graham Phillips) | 2016: Bear and Company | ISBN: 978-1-59143-181-7 | Required