Bizarre Mysteries That Remain Unsolved to This Day

King Arthur

One of history's most disputed figures was King Arthur, who was said to have led the defense of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. The details of Arthur's existence are based on folklore and legend; historians agree that Arthur most likely did not exist. Regardless, Arthur's mythic power only grew stronger with each passing century.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.