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Bernard Montgomery and his son David
A photograph of Bernard Montgomery (1887-1976) with his son David (b. 1928). (Imperial War Museums)
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Manticore at the Church of St Mary and St David, Kilpeck, Herefordshire (12th century)
Kilpeck church stone carvings: Manticore. Dating to the 12th century and found at the Church of St Mary and St David in Herefordshire, England.
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Martyrdom of Thomas Becket, St. David's Cathedral
A depiction of the martyrdom of Thomas Becket (also known as St. Thomas of Canterbury; c. 1119 - 1170 CE). From St. David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Henry II of England & Thomas Becket, St. David's
A stained glass window from St. David's Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The composition is divided into three scenes. On the right, bottom register is Henry II of England (r. 1154 - 1189 CE), seated. The coat of arms of Henry II is...
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The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe
Title page of the first edition of The Love of King David and Fair Bethsabe by George Peele, printed by Adam Islip, London, 1599.
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David Anointed by Samuel
Samuel anointing David, Byzantine silver plate, made in Constantinople, 629-630.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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Friendships in History: Alexander and Hephaestion // David and Jonathan // Enkidu and Gilgamesh
Friendships in History, especially from mythology and the ancient world have withstood the test of time. This video will take you through the close friendships of Alexander the Great and Hephaestion, David and Jonathan and Enkidu and Gilgamesh...
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Edward III of England
Edward III of England reigned as king from 1327 to 1377. Succeeding his father Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327) following his enforced abdication and then murder, Edward III would take revenge on his father's enemies, who included the...
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Kingdom of Israel
The Kingdom of Israel occupied that part of the land on the Mediterranean Sea known as the Levant which corresponds roughly to the State of Israel of modern times. The region was known, historically, as part of Canaan, as Phoenicia, as Palestine...
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Samuel
Samuel is a character in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, uniquely depicted as having served several roles, as judge, military leader, seer, prophet, kingmaker, priestly official, and loyal servant of Yahweh. He is traditionally thought...