Kirby Araullo (Historian)
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Kirby Pábalan-Táyag Aráullo is a renowned Filipino Historian, Culture Bearer, and currently the National Coordinator for Culture and Heritage the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns. He is a Dátû and Lakan by blood, a direct descendant of the last indigenous Paramount Kings of Luzon (of both Lakandúlâ of Tondo and Rája Matandá of Maynílâ), and of the anti-colonial revolutionary Katipuneros who fought for the liberation of the Philippines from colonialism. Kirby's upbringing exposed him to the contradicting worlds of traditional politics and grassroots activism. With a keen interest in varying fields and a strong commitment to serve the community, Kirby studied in some of the world’s most prestigious universities, such as Harvard, UC Davis, and Université catholique de Louvain. Dátû Kirby is an educator who is well-rooted in his culture and passionate about his heritage; he strives to decolonize Philippine history and democratize Ethnic Studies through knowledge and play.
Manananggal vs Aswang: The 400-Year-Old Truth Behind Forgotten Island!
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 15K views · 3 days ago
They Were Gods, Not Fairies! The Sacred Power of Diwatas
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 35K views · 1 year ago
The Untold ASEAN History: From Ancient Trade to Modern Crisis
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 5.8K views · 1 year ago
Magellan Didn't Discover the Philippines. We Guided European Survivors Home
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 12K views · 6 months ago
Millions of Filipinos Defied Military Tanks and Won! | EDSA 1986
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 4.7K views · 7 months ago
What If the Philippines Was Never Colonized? Historian Reacts to The Kingdom Official Trailer
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 162K views · 1 year ago
The Sultanate of Sulu: How a Tiny Kingdom Became a Maritime Power
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 33K views · 1 year ago
Forgotten Island Is More Filipino Than You Think: A Historian's Culture Breakdown
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 15K views · 11 days ago
How Filipina Women Became World War II’s Secret Weapon
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 32K views · 1 year ago
Are Filipinos Hispanic? Why It's Complicated!
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 31K views · 11 months ago
Untold History: Did the Spaniards Really Conquer the Visayas?
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 38K views · 2 years ago
Why Everyone's Mad About "Tayo Na" in Forgotten Island
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 67K views · 11 days ago
Filipina Women Had MORE Rights 500 Years Ago Than They Do Today
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 12K views · 6 months ago
Filipino Mythology Runs Deeper Than the Aswang in Forgotten Island!
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 40K views · 11 days ago
He Chose the Filipino Revolution Over the US Army
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 15K views · 1 year ago
Inside the Movie 'QUEZON' | The History You Didn't See Onscreen!
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 15K views · 10 months ago
Who Really Owns Sabah? Philippines vs. Malaysia (Part 1)
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 128K views · 4 years ago
Was Los Angeles Founded by a Filipino? The Untold True Story
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 54K views · 1 year ago
The First Religion of the Philippines? | Forgotten Hindu-Buddhism History
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 180K views · 4 months ago
Filipino Food is WEIRD and Here's Why That's Brilliant!
Kirby Araullo (Historian) · 10K views · 1 year ago