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Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Ona Judge escaped slavery in 1796 and is commemorated in Philadelphia through restored exhibits and memorial footprints promoting full American history.

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Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira - Medievalists.net

This year, we've spent some good quality time with early medieval queens, digging into their mysterious and spectacular lives and reigns. And when it comes to the spectacular, it's hard to compete with the star of this week's episode, a woman who arrived in Francia a slave, rose to become a queen, and then ascended to the heavens as a saint. This week, Danièle speaks with Isabel Moreira about Queen Balthild of Francia, her influence, and her lasting legacy.

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Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira - Medievalists.net

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