Camelot Chat
In "Camelot Chat," I delve into the historical depths behind Arthurian legend with stories of werewolf-warriors, the heretical Grail Cult, arcane peoples and practices, and Pictish warrior queens. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction... and in the Dark Age of King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, Avalon and Camelot, it was!
Episodes
11 episodes
Bedrydant, Better Known as "Peter the Fang"
In this week's episode, "Bedrydant, Better Known as 'Peter the Fang,'" I discuss the meaning of Sir Bedivere's name, what he might have looked like, and the location of his grave.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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8:01
Sir Bedivere, the Cupbearer
Who was Sir Bedivere? Why did King Arthur trust him so much? What was his famous injury... and what the fup is a cupbearer? Find out... in this episode of Camelot Chat!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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9:38
Tales of the Beast of Gévaudan
This bonus episode of Camelot Chat, "Tales of the Beast of Gévaudan," is derived from my research for November's episodes on Sir Bedivere, ancient warriors fighting as animal totems, and... werewolves.Happy Halloween!Editor's Note...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:49
The Legend of the Pictish Heather Ale
A mysterious decoction that made warriors fight like immortals in combat. A secret recipe whole tribes died to the last man to defend. Real historical names that echo those of famous Arthurian characters.What's not to love?This we...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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11:26
Were the Picts Weirdos, or just... Special?
In this week's unusual episode, "Were the Picts Weirdos, or just... Special?", I explore some of the Picts' rumored stranger qualities. Souterrains. Grudge-holding. And -- here's one out of left field -- hypoglycemia???For more Dark Age ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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9:36
The Painted Ones: Tattoos, Body-Paint, or Branding?
In this week's episode: "The Painted Ones: Tattoos, Body-Paint, or Branding?" I discuss the strange markings borne by the Picts and whether they could have really been called "Woads," as suggested in the 2004 film, "King Arthur."See you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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9:03
Picti and Pixies and Dwarves... Oh, My!
In this week's whimsical episode, Picti and Pixies and Dwarves... Oh, My! I discuss the identity of the enigmatic Picts. What was their mysterious, undeciphered language? And which famous fairy tale creature evolved from Pictish legend...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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7:06
Queen Guinevere: Not Such a Ninny, After All
In this week's revealing episode, Queen Guinevere: Not Such a Ninny, After All, I discuss the secular symbols associated with Queen Guinevere, plus her military roles and why those changed after she married King Arthur!To purcha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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9:45
Queen Guinevere: Medusa, Bloodletting, and the Cult of the Severed Head
In this week's exciting topic, Queen Guinevere: Medusa, Bloodletting, and the Cult of the Severed Head, I discuss the sacred symbols associated with Queen Guinevere, plus her strange relationship to Medusa and some very creepy, very de...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:39
