In S7E4 I sit down with Associate Professor of islamic History at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Matt Melvin-Koushki to discuss his pioneering work in critically reevaluating distinctions of east and west in regards to Arabic-Islamic history. As well as the significance of Islamic history in the development of esoteric philosophy and practices.Dr. Melvin-Koushki:https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/history/our_people/directory/melvin-koushki_matthew.phpSUBSCRIBE to the ARCANVM Newsletter:⁠https://ikebaker.com/newsletter⁠For all things Ike be sure to visit/message him at: ⁠https://ikebaker.com⁠SUPPORT ARCANVM for $5/MONTH: ⁠https:patreon.com/arcanvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Facebook: ⁠https:facebook.com/arcanvvm ⁠ FOLLOW on Instagram: @a.r.c.a.n.v.m#scholarship #esotericism #divination #magick