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Just out! “Arthurian Literature and the Global Middle Ages” in The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture

Posted on March 12, 2026 by M. Roland

Exciting news! I wrote a chapter, “Arthurian Literature and the Global Middle Ages,” for The Cambridge History of Arthurian Literature and Culture, just out from Cambridge University Press (2026). Related to this blog, I explore the global economic links of … Continue reading →

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The Table Round, at Winchester

Posted on March 10, 2026 by M. Roland

[Reader, if you are just joining this journey, click on the “About” tab for context. The chronological posts begin in January 2026.] Early references to the Round Table in Thomas Malory’s Le Morte Darthur explain its origin and use: [Arthur … Continue reading →

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King Arthur and the Roman what?

Posted on February 9, 2026 by M. Roland

King Arthur’s Roman War campaign?  Most people have never heard of it. Almost everyone is familiar with the major plot outlines of the Arthurian story—a birth engendered by lust and magic, the iconic sword-and-the-stone episode, the Knights of the Round … Continue reading →

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