King Arthur drawing his sword Excalibur, which was said to have magical powers, as he advances into battle.

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This 1917 illustration by Arthur Rackham shows King Arthur drawing his sword Excalibur as he advances into battle. The tale is part of Arthurian legend, a vast body of medieval story that centers on King Arthur of Britain. Excalibur is sometimes said to have magical powers.

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Photo credit: © Ivy Close Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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