Myths and Legends

Geoffrey of Monmouth's Historia Regum Britanniae (c. 1136) gave medieval Britain a heroic national story, from Brutus of Troy to Arthur's golden age and the Saxon conquest. Blending myth with invention, it popularised King Arthur and Merlin, shaping British identity and literature for centuries.

The Historia Regum Britanniae remains a vital piece of British literature that helped inspire national identity and shape iconic legends.

This collection brings together our in-depth articles on British and Welsh myths and legends, exploring where story meets history and how legend was used to shape meaning, memory, and nationhood.