Legio IX Hispana had a long and active history, later founding York from where it guarded the northern frontiers in Britain. Centurion tells the story of what happened to Legio IX after they are ambushed in Caledonia (Scotland) with only a few survivors. Follow Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender) as he and other surviving soldiers of the Legio IX are trapped behind enemy lines and must fight their way to Roman Britannia while being hunted by the Picts out for Roman blood! Enduring the harsh terrain of Northern Britain find out their fate as they try and reach the safety of the Roman frontier lines. To learn more about the Roman Empire, Plutarch's Lives is well worth reading to understand this fascinating time in history. A fine book can be found here: https://amzn.to/3qNpge4 If you prefer an audio version then go here: https://amzn.to/2ZCiTy6

Excalibur retells the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. Based solely on the 15th century Arthurian romance, Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory, Excalibur is named after the legendary sword of King Arthur that features prominently in Arthurian literature. The sorcerer Merlin retrieves Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake for Uther Pendragon, who secures a brief alliance with Gorlois, the Duke of Cornwall. Uther's lust for Cornwall's wife Igrayne soon ruins the truce, and Merlin agrees to help Uther to seduce Igrayne on the condition that he gives Merlin whatever results from his lust. Merlin transforms Uther into Cornwall's likeness with the Charm of Making. Cornwall's daughter Morgana senses her father's mortal injury during his assault on Uther's camp and, while Igrayne is fooled by the disguise and Uther impregnates her, Morgana sees through it, watching Uther as Cornwall dies in battle. Nine months later, Merlin takes Uther's son Arthur. Uther pursues but is mortally wounded by Gorlois' knights. Uther thrusts Excalibur into a stone, and Merlin proclaims, "He who draws the sword from the stone, he shall be king." The story of King Arthur and Camelot is a timeless tale found in many historical novels. For another version of King Arthur's origins, these novels are a great read: https://amzn.to/3kcAV3t For an audio version, go here: https://amzn.to/3qJpfb4