Caleb Howells
Caleb is a published history author with a strong interest in ancient Britain and the Mediterranean world. He holds a BA in the Doctrines and Methodology of Education from USILACS. He is the author of "King Arthur: The Man Who Conquered Europe" and "The Trojan Kings of Britain: Myth or History?". Caleb enjoys learning about history in general, but he especially loves investigating myths and legends and seeing how they might be explained by historical events and individuals.
Articles by Caleb Howells
The Incredible Story of Northumbria’s Founder in Medieval LegendAthelfrith of Northumbria was such a prominent king in Dark Age Britain that he appeared in a variety of medieval legends.
Sir Gawain’s Impossible Quest Against the Green KnightWhat is the legend of Sir Gawain’s mysterious and magical conflict with the Green Knight who challenged the court of King Arthur?
What is the legend of Sir Gawain’s mysterious and magical conflict with the Green Knight who challenged the court of King Arthur?
The Mystery of France’s Vanishing ExcaliburDurendal, the French equivalent of King Arthur’s legendary sword Excalibur, went missing in June 2024. What do we know about this famous French sword?
Durendal, the French equivalent of King Arthur’s legendary sword Excalibur, went missing in June 2024. What do we know about this famous French sword?
Where Was Ithaca, the Island of Odysseus? (Deconstructing Homeric Myths)Homer’s Odyssey made the Greek island of Ithaca famous, but where was the island of the Trojan War hero Odysseus actually located?
Homer’s Odyssey made the Greek island of Ithaca famous, but where was the island of the Trojan War hero Odysseus actually located?
The Cave of the Nymphs That May Still Hold Homer’s SecretsThe Odyssey is one of Greek myth’s most enticing stories. What does archaeology tell us about Ithaca, specifically the Cave of the Nymphs visited by Odysseus?
The Odyssey is one of Greek myth’s most enticing stories. What does archaeology tell us about Ithaca, specifically the Cave of the Nymphs visited by Odysseus?
Did Homer Really Describe the Bronze Age? Reinterpreting the IliadHomer’s poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, are some of our most important sources for the Bronze Age. But does he really describe the Bronze Age?
What Do Genetic Studies Reveal About the Anglo-Saxon Migration?A recent genetic study has significantly contributed to settling a long-standing debate regarding the Anglo-Saxon migration to Britain.
A recent genetic study has significantly contributed to settling a long-standing debate regarding the Anglo-Saxon migration to Britain.
Who Were King Arthur’s Brothers?In the legends of King Arthur, the legendary king is occasionally presented as having brothers. What do we know about these obscure figures?
Did Odysseus Really Travel All Around the Mediterranean?The traditional view of the Odyssey is that Odysseus traveled all over the Mediterranean. Is that really what Homer described?
The traditional view of the Odyssey is that Odysseus traveled all over the Mediterranean. Is that really what Homer described?
The Mystery of King Octa of Kent and the Dates of King Arthur’s ReignKing Octa of Kent was an Anglo-Saxon king from the early medieval period whose identity and reign are surrounded by mystery.
Top 6 Books to Discover King Arthur’s WorldDiscover our top picks of the best books available to learn about the legend of King Arthur and the world of Arthurian legend.
Discover our top picks of the best books available to learn about the legend of King Arthur and the world of Arthurian legend.
The Infamous Sorceress Morgan le Fay of Arthurian LegendMorgan le Fay is the infamous sorceress in the Arthurian legends, but how did this strong and bewitching female character emerge?
Morgan le Fay is the infamous sorceress in the Arthurian legends, but how did this strong and bewitching female character emerge?