Fragments of Ancient Manuscript About Merlin Have Been Discovered

Of course the 13th century is about seven centuries after King Arthur lived and about when the Arthurian romances began to be written. The fragments probably have more literary than historical significance.

A lucky discovery in a rare book has the potential to transform our knowledge of perhaps the most famous story from the entire Middle Ages. Some damaged manuscript pages found inside the volume are from the 13th century and they narrate the adventures of Merlin the magician, a key figure in the legendary tales of King Arthur and Camelot. The find is an astounding one and it is already changing our understanding of the Arthurian myths and legends. Read more