Nick Rubins was sworn in as the high sheriff of Nottinghamshire at his local synagogue last week, becoming the first Jew to inherit an ancient office that grew famous in the legends of Robin Hood.

Legends are stories ... from history like the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham and the cruel Prince John. The story goes that Robin Hood was a talented outlaw archer who robbed from the rich.

Legends are stories ... from history like the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham and the cruel Prince John. The story goes that Robin Hood was a talented outlaw archer who robbed from the rich.