The legend of King Arthur has captivated people's imaginations for centuries, but there has been much debate about whether or not the legendary king actually existed. Recently, the research of Alan Wilson and Baram Blackett has suggested that King Arthur was a real historical figure born on Christmas Day in South Wales in 503 AD, and that his father and grandfather were also kings. This theory has been continued by King Arthur legend Ross Broadstock, and the wider Britain's Hidden History community.
While this theory is certainly intriguing, it is important to note that it is still a controversial and widely debated topic among historians and scholars. The historical evidence for King Arthur is sparse, and much of what we know about him comes from later literary and folklore traditions, while others, notably historical detectives Alan Wilson and Baram Blackett, who argue that ancient Welsh history is the most comprehensive and well recorded history in the history of all ancient civilizations.
However, in mainstream archaeology there are a few historical sources that suggest there may have been a real King Arthur. The earliest reference to Arthur comes from the 9th-century Welsh monk Nennius, who listed twelve battles that Arthur supposedly fought and won. Other early Welsh sources also mention a figure named Arthur, although the details of his life and deeds vary widely.
It is also worth noting that many historians believe that the legend of King Arthur may be based on a real historical figure or figures who lived during the tumultuous period of the late Roman Empire and early Dark Ages. This was a time of great upheaval and political instability, and it is possible that a charismatic leader like Arthur could have emerged and made a name for himself in the chaos.
However, the lack of concrete historical evidence means that the question of whether King Arthur was a real historical figure remains unresolved. While the research of Wilson, Blackett, and Broadstock is certainly intriguing, it is important to approach this topic with a critical eye and to consider all the available evidence before drawing any conclusions.
It is important to note that the claims made by Wilson, Blackett and Broadstock regarding King Arthur's life and death are highly controversial and have been met with scepticism by many historians and scholars.
According to Wilson and Blackett, King Arthur's kingdom was destroyed by asteroid debris in 579 AD, resulting in vast areas of Britain being left desolate for several years. They further claim that during this time, King Arthur and his army sailed on 700 ships across the Atlantic, eventually landing in what is now Kentucky via the Mississippi River. They assert that King Arthur settled in Kentucky and died there.
While Wilson, Blackett and Broadstock claim otherwise, mainstream archaeologists say these claims are not supported by any significant historical evidence and have been widely criticized by many scholars. The idea that King Arthur sailed to America is particularly controversial, as there is no concrete evidence to support this theory. Furthermore, the idea that an asteroid impact destroyed Arthur's kingdom has been met with scepticism, as there is no evidence of such an event occurring during the time period in question.
The theory put forward by Wilson, Blackett and Broadstock is intriguing, it is important to approach it with a critical eye and to consider all available evidence before drawing any conclusions. Until more concrete evidence is found to support these claims, the idea that King Arthur sailed to America and settled in Kentucky must be considered speculative at best.
While the idea that King Arthur sailed to America remains controversial, there are some intriguing pieces of evidence that suggest that early Welsh explorers may have made contact with the Americas long before Columbus.
One such piece of evidence is the existence of rare stories of Welsh-speaking "red Indians" in certain parts of North America. These stories suggest that Welsh explorers may have made contact with indigenous peoples in the Americas, possibly as early as the 6th century.
In addition, there are ancient Welsh poems that tell the story of King Arthur's bones being returned to Wales to be buried. These poems suggest that King Arthur was a real historical figure, and that his legacy continued to be celebrated in Wales long after his death.
While these pieces of evidence are certainly intriguing, it is important to approach them with caution and to consider all available evidence before drawing any conclusions. The idea that Welsh explorers made contact with the Americas centuries before Columbus is still a matter of debate among historians and scholars, and there is no conclusive evidence to support this theory.
Nevertheless, the existence of these stories and poems suggests that there may be more to the story of King Arthur than we currently understand, and that there may be further discoveries to be made in the future that shed new light on this legendary figure.
Sadly Ross Broadstock passed away in the morning of Monday 17 October 2022. Leaving behind a loving wife and three teenage boys, (plus a whole community of like minded people in it's form as Britain's Hidden History (BHH)), truly and utterly devastated.
Its with sadness in our hearts, but with a burning passion to carry on the work of Ross, that the whole BHH community look forward to BHH going live again every Sunday at 8pm only on YouTube.
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