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
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.
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?
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.
King 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?
Did the Vandals Found the Kingdom of Mercia?One modern theory suggests that the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia was founded by the Vandals. Does the evidence really support this argument?
One modern theory suggests that the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia was founded by the Vandals. Does the evidence really support this argument?
Was King Aedan of Dal Riada Involved in the Battle of Catraeth?The Battle of Catraeth was a famous and crushing defeat recorded in Welsh records. Was it one of King Aedan of Dal Riada’s conflicts?
Did the Celtic Invasion of Britain Really Happen?Traditional understanding suggests that the Celts arrived in Britain as an invading force during the Iron Age. But does the evidence support this view?
Traditional understanding suggests that the Celts arrived in Britain as an invading force during the Iron Age. But does the evidence support this view?
Brutus of Troy, the Legendary Founder of Ancient BritainWho is Brutus of Troy, the legendary founding figure of ancient Britain projected back into Greek myth? How does he emerge in medieval records?
The Mysterious Gods of the Ancient CeltsThe gods of the Celts are more mysterious than those of the Greeks or Romans due to the lack of written sources. What do we know about them?
The gods of the Celts are more mysterious than those of the Greeks or Romans due to the lack of written sources. What do we know about them?
The Celtic Gods Hiding in Welsh MythologyScholars have traditionally viewed Welsh mythology as drawing significantly on earlier Celtic mythology, but does the evidence support this assumption?
Scholars have traditionally viewed Welsh mythology as drawing significantly on earlier Celtic mythology, but does the evidence support this assumption?