In medieval novels, Merlin the Magician was far stranger than he appears in modern pop culture. Archivists have discovered new stories about him.

This ground-breaking approach also preserves the artifact as an example of 16th-century archival binding practice, which is “a piece of history ... legends of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere ...

He will then reappear as a balding child who issues edicts to King Arthur wearing no underwear ... and that gives you a greater understanding of the history of the item," says Deblauwe.

“It was first thought to be a 14th-century story about Sir Gawain but further examination revealed it to be part of the Old ...

Another features Merlin, disguised as a harpist, who appears at King Arthur's court during the Feast ... century" and is "an independent part of history," the researchers explained.

The tale is repeated in a number of later texts and was still believed to be a true history of England by the 17th century. Gogmagog himself also appears in the tales of King Arthur but is known ...

Rated PG for some violence and tense situations inherent in the real story, it is appropriate for viewers of any faith or no ...

Part of a 13th century manuscript containing rare stories about Merlin and King Arthur has been discovered ... material artefact – it’s a piece of history in its own right.” ...

Historians recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document depicting the tales of King Arthur and Merlin – and its survival is considered a miracle. The discovery was announced by the University ...

The legend of King Arthur has been told to children around ... archival practices in 16th-century England. It’s a piece of history in its own right,' said Dr Fabry-Tehranchi.

From Arthur’s birth to his ascension to king and eventually his presumed death ... It’s a piece of history in its own right.” Fabry-Tehranchi and the research team will continue to trace ...