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Historia Regum Britanniae , known in English as The History of the Kings of Britain . This masterpiece of medieval literature is well-known for being the origin of the story of King Arthur most of us are familiar with today. But, what do we know about the author himself? Who was Geoffrey of Monmouth, and why did he write this controversial history? Was the whole story a figment of Geoffrey’s wild imagination, or was the Historia an ambitious new venture that would change the course of historical thought in medieval Britain? While as much controversy and debate still surrounds Geoffrey’s ....
New this week: Big Shot, Mare of Easttown and Monday The Associated Press FacebookTwitterEmail This combination photo shows promotional art for Big Shot, premiering April 16 on Disney Plus, left, Mare of Easttown, a limited series premiering April 18 on HBO Max and Monday, and IFC Film premiering April 16. (Disney+/HBO/IFC Films via AP)AP Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES Sebastian Stan’s devoted followers are certainly getting a fair amount of him this spring on Disney+ in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” But for anyone looking for something outside Bucky Barnes and the Marvel universe, he’s also starring in the steamy new romance “Monday,” both in theaters and on video on demand starting Friday. Stan stars opposite Denise Gough as a pair of strangers who start an intense summer affair in Greece ....
Author: Amy Louise Blaney (MENAFN - The Conversation) Justice League director Zach Snyder has said he is interested in working on a faithful retelling of Arthurian myth. Cut to a small horde of Arthurian scholars (myself included) entering stage left to loudly proclaim that there is no such thing as a faithful retelling of the King Arthur myth. King Arthur is one of the most pervasive legends of all time . What scholars call the Arthurian mythological concept has developed over several centuries – and over several cultures. Indeed, what makes the Arthur legend so enduring is its very lack of fidelity. ....