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Journey Through Time

50. Harriet Tubman: The Freedom Fighter Who Escaped From Slavery (Ep 1)

Journey Through Time

Goalhanger

History

4.3595 Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Who was Harriet Tubman? How did Harriet make the perilous journey escaping north to freedom? What was the Underground Railroad, the secret chain of people guiding enslaved people to safety? Join Sarah Churchwell and David Olusoga as they explore the early years of abolitionist, spymaster, and activist Harriet Tubman.  Social Producers: Emma Jackson, Harry Balden Producer: Alice Horrell Head of History: Dom Johnson Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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