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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 13 MIN

Who was King Arthur?

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Have you ever heard the incredible story of the Sword in the Stone? Grab your armor and get ready to travel back to medieval Britain to uncover the amazing legend of King Arthur! When the Roman army left Britain unprotected in the 5th century, the people needed a superhero. Enter Arthur, a young boy who pulled a magical sword from a solid marble block to become king! But that’s just the beginning. Join Mira and Finn as they explore the magical kingdom of Camelot! You'll meet the mysterious shape-shifting wizard Merlin, discover how Arthur got the famous glowing sword Excalibur from an arm in a swampy lake, and learn the secret of his magical invincible scabbard. Why did Arthur build a massive Round Table for 150 knights? Because giant grown warriors kept fighting over who got to sit at the head of the dinner table! We'll talk about brave knights, dragon quests, and epic battles. But here is the biggest mystery of all: did King Arthur actually exist, or was he completely made up? Grab your shield and tune in to find out if this famous king is history or magic!

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Have you ever heard the incredible story of the Sword in the Stone? Grab your armor and get ready to travel back to medieval Britain to uncover the amazing legend of King Arthur! When the Roman army left Britain unprotected in the 5th century, the people needed a superhero. Enter Arthur, a young boy who pulled a magical sword from a solid marble block to become king! But that’s just the beginning. Join Mira and Finn as they explore the magical kingdom of Camelot! You'll meet the mysterious s...

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