Leading By History
by Leading By History
This podcast is dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and application in the areas of history and education. We desire to bring our listeners on a journey through time by showcasing educational, history-driven topics which will inspire the student and scholar alike. Get exclusive access to our hidden content today! https://www.patreon.com/leadingbyhistory - (Artwork by Baylor Design Studio - Music by M. Isra-Ul, for D28 Blessings)
Episodes
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Sugar Uncoated: Poetry, Black Memory & Speaking Truth Through Art (w/Dr. Diedra Price)
In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Diedra Price to discuss the recent release of her book "Sugar Uncoated" and the ideas behind her work. Discussing ideas like "Speaking truth to Untruth," addressing historical racism and the importance of study and...
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S6 Ep. 3: Dear Young Historians... with love from Nigeria
In this episode of Leading by History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Ngozi Gift Romanus to discuss her work with young historians in Nigeria. The author of the book, Dear Young Historians, Ngozi explains what led her into the discipline of history and the reason why she believes that it…
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S6 Ep. 2: African Diasporas: History, Scholarship, and Bridging the Gap Between the Continent and Its Global Communities (w/ Dr. Mary Isibor)
In this episode of Leading by History, we sit down with Dr. Mary Isibor, Nigerian historian and scholar, for a powerful conversation on African scholarship and the vital role of diasporic connection in reshaping global historical narratives. Dr. Isibor reflects on her early academic journey…
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S6 Ep. 1: THE RETURN! - Digging into the Past and Why it Still Matters: The Shockoe Institute on Truth, Memory, and Transformation
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with the Shockoe Institute's President and CEO Marland Buckner. The Shockoe Institute is a national organization based in Richmond, Virginia, dedicated to uncovering and understanding the lasting impact of racial slavery on the American…
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S5 Ep. 8 - HomeVA: Housing and equity for minoritized populations (Feat. Regina Chaney)
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Regina Chaney of HOMEVA (Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc.). HOMEVA was born out of the necessity to enforce the Fair Housing Act. As long as discriminatory practices prevent access to housing, HOMEVA is there to protect the...
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S5 Ep. 7 - Bounce Pass: The Life of L'Chaim OG (Feat. Zechariya Levine)
In this fun and insightful episode, ending the recent series on Jewish history, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with inspirational speaker and Kosher rapper Zechariya Levine aka L'Chaim OG. They discuss practical Torah as a lifestyle, making Aliyah to Israel and how to pursue one's goals in…
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S5 Ep. 6 - Garvey and Black Spirituality Pt. II (Feat. Dr. Adam Ewing)
In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul continues his dialogue with historian and colleague Dr. Adam Ewing about Marcus Garvey and Black Spirituality. Discussing Garvey's influence on religious movements in the Americas, the duo discuss their views of Garvey and the power…
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S5 Ep. 5 - Garvey and Black Spirituality Pt. I (Feat. Dr. Adam Ewing)
In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul engages in a dialogue with historian and colleague Dr. Adam Ewing about Marcus Garvey and Black Spirituality. Discussing Garvey's influence on religious movements in the Americas, the duo discuss their views of Garvey and the power of...
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S5 Ep. 4 - Jewish Mysticism and the "Hidden Transcript" of the African Hebrew Israelites (Feat. Dr. Michael Miller)
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Michael Miller to discuss Jewish Mysticism and African Hebrew Israelite Theodicy. Are you interested in the seemingly elusive mysterious ideas of "inner Judaism"? From Kabbala to Zohar to Masonry, this long-awaited episode is set to...
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S5 Ep. 3 - Jewish Texts and Ideas in the Medieval World: The Time Before Print (feat. Dr. Micha Perry)
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Micha Perry from the University of Haifa in Israel to discuss the Medieval world and the impact of literacy and writing on religious communities. Covering topics like Eldad the Danite, the Babylonian Talmud and the Book of Eli film, this...
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S5 Ep. 2 - The Imprisoned Black Radical Tradition (feat. Dr. Rachel McMillian)
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Rachel McMillian to discuss her work in Black education and critical prison studies. In this dialogue they discuss their personal experiences with those in prison and address a broken criminal system of punishment that leads to…
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S5 Ep. 1 - The Sarah Rector Story w/ Dr. Lauren Henley
In this first episode of the season, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lauren Henley at the University of Richmond to discuss the little known but highly interesting story of Sarah Rector. Dubbed "The Richest Black Girl in America", Rector's story is one of blessing, fear, courage and...
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S4 Ep. 12 - The Lost White Tribe: The Religious Foundations of Imperialism (Feat. Dr. Michael Robinson)
In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Michael Robison to discuss his book, "The Lost White Tribe". In his text, Robinson traces the rise and fall of "the Hamitic Hypothesis." In addition to recounting Stanley's "discovery," Robinson shows how it influenced encounters with…
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S4 Ep. 11 - Fearless: Mental Health, Suicide and the Struggle for Viable Support (Feat. Andrea Williams)
In this episode of Leading By History Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a talk with author and mental health advocate Andrea "Drea" Williams in order to discuss suicide prevention. Drea is a survivor of multiple suicide attempts and has dedicated herself to the mission of helping and supporting...
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S4 Ep. 10 - Harriet's and Ida's: A Philadelphia Sister's Journey to Books and Community Building (Feat. Jeannine Cook)
In this episode of Leading By History, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Ms. Jeannine Cook to discuss her journey from street vendor to brick n' mortar business woman and the power of literacy to transform a city. The conversation is engaging, insightful and inspiring. The Philadelphia…
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S4 Ep. 9 - Influences of the American Founding: How Lincoln's Love for the Founding Documents Shaped His Thoughts and Actions (Feat. Dr. Lucas Morel)
In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Lucas Morel to discuss his persuasive work of intellectual history. Morel argues that the most important influence on Abraham Lincoln’s political thought and practice was what he learned from the leading figures of and documents from the…
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S4 Ep.8 - Birth of a White Nation: The roots of racial hierarchies at Bacon's Rebellion (Feat. Dr. Jacqueline Battalora)
In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Battalora to discuss her research on the origins of racially-based hierarchies in America, starting with the first Virginia Colony. This is a DEEP DIVE into the origin of race in the American colonies and how...
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S4 Ep. 7 - Archipelago of Resettlement: Decolonization, Guam and Israel-Palestine (Feat. Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi)
In this long awaited episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a chat with Dr. Evyn Le Espiritu Gandhi. In this dialogue there is a discussion of Dr. Gandhi's book (read free here-> Archipelago of Resettlement Vietnamese Refugee Settlers and Decolonization across Guam and...
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S4 Ep. 6 - The 52 Blocks C52G System (Feat. Farisi Daniel Marks)
In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks by phone with 52 Blocks Farisi (instructor) Daniel Marks. This is a rare interview as Farisi Marks does not regularly communicate with outside media about this art. Having its roots centuries old Africa, this indigenous warrior art...
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S4 Ep. 6A Intro - Indigenous Warrior Arts w/ Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul
This is a brief introduction to our series on Indigenous Warrior Arts. In this series we will speak with three teachers and masters of their specific art and hear about how they started, their personal philosophies and how we, as the audience, can draw knowledge and understanding from their...
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S4 Ep. 5 - Looking East - Ancient African Inspirations for a Modern African American Christian Worldview (Feat. Dr. Vince Bantu)
In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Vince Bantu to discuss his research into ancient African Christian liturgical languages and his perspectives on Christianity for African Americans today. While LBH is not a religious podcast, this show seeks to…
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S4 Ep. 4 - The Unsung Founding: African People and Freedom in the New World (Feat. Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles)
In this discussion, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Christina Proenza-Coles to discuss the process and products of history and the development and defense of New World settlements by Black people who "undermined slavery, and championed freedom throughout the hemisphere". While conventional...
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S4 Ep. 3 - Beyond the Stars: Science and Life in the Modern World (Feat. Dr. Gibor Basri)
In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Gibor Basri to discuss AstroPhysics, Religion and the Universe. The discussion is candid, intriguing and notable. From discussing the beginning of the universe and the creation of the moon to the Nation of Islam and the Dogon…
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S4 Ep. 2 - Walking Through the Weeds: The Truth about Hemp (Feat. Bill Pickett)
In this episode of Leading By History, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Hemp farmer and co-owner of Virginia Hemp Commodities. Bill speaks with Ma'asehyahu about his work with Hemp and explains the difference between this plant and the often confused Cannabis Sativa. From daily uses of Hemp...
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S4 Ep. 1 - #WhatWeWatch: A Beginners Guide to Movie Review and Reflection (Feat. Monique "Mo" Peach)
In this long anticipated new season of LBH, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul kicks off the new season with Mo Peach from #WhatWeWatch to discuss the purpose and power of movie review and reflection. In the first half of the show they tackle heavy content like ethnocentrism and marginalization in film. In the...
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S3 Ep. 14 - The Long Awaited Season Wrap UP
In this final episode of Season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul retraces the steps of season 3 and prepares the listener for SEASON 4! There has been a lot going on this year and we have been able to make history with some of our most recent episodes. Be sure to go back and listen to any episodes you…
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S3 Ep. 13 - It's More than Just an Act: Living History and Reenactments in the K-12 Classroom (Feat. Christy Coleman)
In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with public historian and Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation - Christy Coleman. The discussion is centered in Living History and the complicated role that historical reenactments play in...
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S3 Episode 12 - Sons of the Ancient Ones: African American Judaism in Chicago and Abroad (Feat. Rabbi Capers Funnye)
In this new episode, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down for a conversation with an intriguing and important man - Rabbi Capers Funnye. Not only is he First Lady Michelle Obama's first cousin but also the rabbi and spiritual leader of Chicago's oldest extant synagogue (Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken...
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S3 Ep. 11 - The Deijha Check in - Egypt and Tanzania
In this brief episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul does a "Check in" with Deijha Gordon who was with us on Season 3 Ep. 5. If you want to find out what Deijha has been doing since she set up shop in Ghana, this episode will bring you up to speed. From Egypt to...
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S3 Ep. 10 - Geography and the Ancient World (Geography as the 'Tattle Tale' of History)
In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Professor Cyndi Parker about the power and purpose of geography for unravelling historical mysteries and disputes. Were the Egyptians white Europeans? Is Egypt in Africa or the Middle East? How can...
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S3 Ep. 9 - Wicked Flesh: Black Women, Intimacy, and Freedom in the Atlantic World (feat. Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson
In this long awaited episode of the Leading By History podcast, host Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul delves deep into the work of Dr. Jessica Marie Johnson to discuss enslavement era constructs of race and beauty in the Atlantic world. We can't say enough about this discussion. The host made a decision to...
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S3 Ep. 8 - Transatlantic Threads: Textile entrepreneurship and Strategies to Freedom
In this episode we speak with Latin Americanist and transatlantic slavery scholar Dr. Mary Hicks about the history of free and enslaved people of African descent in Brazil. This discussion dives deeply into the perceived reality of African people in Brazil and their unique journey to preserve…
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S3 Ep. 7 - What the data show about teacher bias in the K-12 classroom (Feat. Jill Barshay of the Hechinger Report )
In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with educational journalist Jill Barshay to dig into some of her recent articles and the state of bias in K-12 classrooms. This discussion is one that will show the importance of anti-racist and anti-bias education and how even our...
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S3 Ep. 6 - Mobilizing Black Germany: A discussion about Afro-German Liberative Action (Feat. Dr. Tiffany Florvil)
In this episode of the Leading By History podcast, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul talks with Dr. Tiffany Florvil about the work of Black women in the cause of Black liberation in Germany. Many may not be familiar with the history of the Black struggle in Germany and this discussion will surely center this...
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S3 Ep. 5 - Ghana and Repatriation (w/ Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views)
In this episode Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks via Google Meet with Deijha Gordon of Deijha's Views about her journey of repatriation to Ghana. From leaving the United States before covid-19, to opening a food business in Ghana and then having to return during the surge, Deijha details her successes...
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S3 Ep. 4 - When Sunday Comes: An Exploration of the Feeling, Impact and Power of Gospel Music (Feat. Dr. Claudrena Harold, UVA)
In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul taps back in with season 2 guest - Dr. Claudrena Harold, Chair of UVA's Corcoran Department of History to discuss her new book When Sunday Comes. Harold's book details the creative shifts, sonic innovations, theological tensions, and political assertions that...
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S3 Ep. 3 - Joining the Cult....of Pedagogy! (Feat. Jennifer Gonzalez of Cult of Pedagogy)
In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with the founder of Cult of Pedagogy - Jennifer Gonzalez about the current state of K-12 teaching practice and how recent events have made it evident that there needs to be a major focus on critical thinking instead of rote memorization. Tasks rooted in...
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S3 Ep. 2 - The Monuments Which Built Bridges to Nowhere (Feat. Kevin Levin)
In this episode, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Civil War historian Kevin Levin to discuss Civil War memory and the creation of statuary at the end of the Reconstruction period which was produced in order to induce fear and reinforce the "Lost Cause" narrative. Kevin and Ma'asehyahu dig into...
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S3 Ep. 1 - Establishing Real Democratic Principles in Real-Time Around the World (Feat. Gemima Neves Barlow, M.A.)
Welcome to SEASON 3 of the Leading By History Podcast! We are back for ANOTHER YEAR of relevant and engaging content for 2021/2022! In this episode 1 of season 3, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Gemima Neves Barlow - Democratic executor and supporter of electoral integrity around the world. She…
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S2 Ep. 18 - SEASON 2 WRAP UP w/ MA'ASEHYAHU ISRA-Ul
In this final episode of Season 2 of the Leading By History podcast, founder Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul walks the audience through the analytics for 2020 and explains the growth of the podcast over the last year. Having started in November of 2018, the continued growth of the podcast through 2020 has…
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S2 Ep. 17 - We hold These Resources to be Self-Evident (feat. Self-Evident Media)
In this episode of the Leading By History Podcast, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Michael Lawrence-Riddell and Bayete' Ross-Smith of Self-Evident Media about the educational and historical resource selections which they are providing to teachers around the world. In the midst of a...
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Ep. 16 - Digital Coaching and Instruction During the Rise of covid-19 (Feat. Will Morris of EdConnective)
In this episode, we speak with Will Morris, the founder and chief executive of EdConnective - the trailblazers in the world of online coaching and observation. Will talks to us about his initial vision for EdConnective and how the changing post-covid educational world is providing opportunities…
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S2 Ep. 15 - Psychology, Beauty and Black Identity (feat. Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka)
In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka of Psychohairapy concerning Black Identity and the psychology of beauty. Dr. Mbilishaka takes us through the lessons of self-love and how it is important to understand the meaning of identity…
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S2 Ep. 14 - The Importance and Impact of our DNA - A Reveal! w/ Dr. Gina Paige
In this episode of Leading By History, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Gina Paige of AFRICAN ANCESTRY.com. Ma'asehyahu gets his maternal (mother) mitochondrial DNA examined and gets a revelation of exactly who his ancestors were on his mother's mother's side of the family. If you want to...
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S2 Ep. 13 - Historical Literacy and Making the Humanties "Humane" for Our Children (Feat. Dr. Gholdy Muhammad)
In this episode 13 of season 2, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Gholnecsar "Gholdy" Muhammad (Professor and author of Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy). In this discussion, Dr. Muhammad speaks from experience. She has been an ELA...
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S2 Ep. 12 The Black Gods (Final) (Feat. Dr. Fatimah Fanusie)
In this final episode of the Black Gods series, Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with Dr. Fatimah Fanusie (Howard Thurman Historical Home Historian and scholar of African American Islamic history) about the influence of the Ahmadiyya movement on the Nation of Islam in America. Dr. Fanusie discusses...
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S2 Ep. 11 - The Black Gods (Pt. 5) (Feat. Dr. Jose' Pimienta-Bey)
In this episode of Leading By History, Professor/Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul has a discussion with Dr. Jose' Pimienta-Bey (Associate Professor of African & African American Studies) of Berea College, Ky. about the philosophy and works of Noble Drew Ali. Discussing his research on Moorish…
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S2 Ep. 10 - The Black Gods and the Inner City (Pt. 4) (Feat. Dr. Menika Dirkson)
In this episode of Leading By History, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul speaks with historian Menika Dirkson from Temple University's PhD history program. Menika speaks with us about her dissertation research which is focused on street organizations and unjust systems in the city of Philadeplphia.…
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S2 Ep. 9 - The Black Gods Pt. 3
In the previous episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul presented the premise that it was Marcus Mosiah Garvey who laid the groundwork for "Black Godism" in America. While there were others who presented themselves as "Gods" in black flesh (i.e. Father Divine), it was Garvey who defined the…
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S2 Ep. 8 - The Black Gods Pt. 2
In this follow up episode, Specialist Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul continues his dive into the most influential black religions of modern inner-city society - while tracing them back to the Black nationalist philosophy of Marcus Mosiah Garvey. From the Rastafarian Tabernacle and the Moorish Science Temple...
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This podcast is dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and application in the areas of history and education. We desire to bring our listeners on a journey through time by showcasing educational, history-driven topics which will inspire the student and scholar alike. Get exclusive access to our hidden content today! https://www.patreon.com/leadingbyhistory - (Artwork by Baylor Design Studio - Music by M. Isra-Ul, for D28 Blessings)
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