Britain's Mythological King (with Anthony Adolph)

Who was Brutus of Troy — and why was he once believed to be the founding father of Britain?

In this episode, we’re joined by historian and genealogist Anthony Adolph to explore the extraordinary legend of Brutus of Troy, the mythical Trojan exile said to have sailed west, conquered the island of Albion, and given Britain its name.

For centuries, Brutus stood at the beginning of Britain’s national story. Medieval chroniclers traced the origins of the British people back to him, kings looked to the legend for their ancient ancestry, and his story became deeply woven into ideas of Britain’s past.

But where did the legend come from? How did it develop? And what can the story of Brutus tell us about the way medieval Britain understood its own history?

Join us as we explore Brutus of Troy, King of Albion, and Britain’s legendary founding story.

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