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Grail Legend
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Grail Legend

The Grail Legend (also known as the Grail Quest, Quest for the Holy Grail) developed in Europe c. 1050-1485 CE. It most likely originated in Ireland as folklore before appearing in written form sometime before 1056 CE in The Prophetic Ecstasy...
Lord Hill Invites the Last Remnants of the French Imperial Guard to Surrender
Image by Robert Alexander Hillingford

Lord Hill Invites the Last Remnants of the French Imperial Guard to Surrender

General Roland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill asks the French Imperial Guard to surrender at the end of the Battle of Waterloo (18 June 1815); according to legend, a French officer replied, "The Guard dies, it does not surrender." Painting by Robert...
Cleopatra VII Philopator: the Last Queen of Ancient Egypt
Video by Kelly Macquire

Cleopatra VII Philopator: the Last Queen of Ancient Egypt

Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last queen of Ancient Egypt before it was annexed as a province of Rome. Cleopatra VII Philopator lived between circa 69 and 30 BCE and ruled Ancient Egypt as queen between 51 and 30 BCE. She was the last...
The Last Chief of the Comanches & the Fall of an Empire - Dustin Tahmahkera
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The Last Chief of the Comanches & the Fall of an Empire - Dustin Tahmahkera

Get to know the story of Quanah Parker, a Native American warrior and leader, and the last chief of the Comanche tribe. Late one night in 1871, a group of riders descended on a sleeping army camp, stole about 70 horses, and disappeared...
Why We've Gotten 'Custer's Last Stand' Wrong for Nearly 150 Years
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Why We've Gotten 'Custer's Last Stand' Wrong for Nearly 150 Years

Sometimes to get remembered in history, you need a great publicist. This weekend marks the 147th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn—also known as ‘Custer’s Last Stand’—a chapter in U.S. history that some historians are arguing needs...
What the Discovery of the Last American Slave Ship Means to Descendants | National Geographic
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What the Discovery of the Last American Slave Ship Means to Descendants | National Geographic

In this short film, the descendants of Africans on the last known American slave ship, Clotilda, describe what it would mean to discover and document the wreck site of the vessel. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe #NationalGeographic...
The First & Last King of Haiti - Marlene Daut
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The First & Last King of Haiti - Marlene Daut

Dive into the life of Henry Christophe, a former slave and leader in the Haitian Revolution and the only king of Haiti. The royal couple of Haiti rode into their coronation to thunderous applause. After receiving his ornate crown, Henry...
Disobeyed Orders & Other Last Stand Myths: Godfrey's Account
Video by Siobhan Fallon

Disobeyed Orders & Other Last Stand Myths: Godfrey's Account

These are the criticisms YOU have most often made on my videos. I let Little Bighorn survivor and 7th Cavalry officer, Edward S. Godfrey, respond with his own experience and assessment of Custer's Last Stand. You might be surprised by...
Incredible Resilience | The Untold Journey of the Northern Cheyenne After Custer's Last Stand
Video by History Addict

Incredible Resilience | The Untold Journey of the Northern Cheyenne After Custer's Last Stand

In this captivating exploration, we delve into the untold story of the Northern Cheyenne after Custer's Last Stand. On June 25, 1876, General George Armstrong Custer faced an overwhelming force of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors at the Battle...
Pursued To The Edge Of America | The Brutal Last Stand Of Chief Joseph & The Nez Perce Tribe.
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Pursued To The Edge Of America | The Brutal Last Stand Of Chief Joseph & The Nez Perce Tribe.

Thunder Echoes, The Epic Journey of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Tribe. This video chronicles the awe-inspiring story of Chief Joseph (Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt), a Nez Perce chieftain known for his bravery, resilience, and the quest...
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