Who really built Harvard? And why does his name echo through centuries? In this episode of Faces Of History, host Thee Duke Of New York takes you deep into the forgotten story of John Harvard — the quiet Puritan scholar whose books, money, and deathbed gift gave birth to America’s oldest college. From plague-ridden London to the rugged shores of Massachusetts Bay, we’ll peel back the myth and meet the man whose legacy shaped presidents, poets, and protestors alike. Subscribe, share, and stay curious — because the past is never really past.

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