This week we are shining a light on one of the greatest figures in American history. Born Araminta Rossin, she began her in bondage, later escaping to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad and one of the most important figures in the fight for abolition. So in this episode we are going to discuss her life, her work, and her legacy as I ask… who is Harriet Tubman? Special Guests: Professor Rebecca Fraser, a historian of 19th century America at the University of East Anglia Professor Catherine Clinton, a Professor of History at UTSA Additional Resources: BOOK: Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton BOOK: Vigilance: The Life of William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad by Andrew K. Diemer BOOK: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War by Edda L. Fields-Black BOOK: Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People (Significations) by Tiya Miles FILM: Harriet (2019) If you enjoy this episode, why not listen back to these: Who is Frederick Douglass? Why Did America Ban Slavery? What Does Kindred Tell Us About Plantation Life? ----------- Thank you for listening to our podcast. It's a labor of love by an American history nerd and his former lecturers at the University of East Anglia, but making it does come at a small cost so if you can spare some change, please check out our Patreon page. Supporters of the show get awesome additional bonus content, access to private community forums, and exclusive invites to the virtual audience on every recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices