Can the stories about King Arthur be proven true? Was the legendary court of Camelot a real place? Join Prof. Mark Horton on his journey across Britain to prove real events and places inspired the chivalric myths. Horton scours medieval texts and archaeological sites for a new understanding of the Arthurian legends and what Britain was like after the Romans left in the fifth century.
Secrets of the Dead: The Quest for Camelot is a production of Pioneer Productions for the WNET Group, in association with Passion Distribution Limited and SBS Australia. Narrated by Jay O. Sanders. Directed and produced by Chris O’Donnell. For Secrets of the Dead: Julian Lim is producer; Benjamin Phelps is senior supervising producer; Stephanie Carter is executive producer; Stephen Segaller is executive in charge.
Series funding for Secrets of the Dead is provided by public television viewers.