Underground Railroad

The Native Americans Who Assisted the Underground Railroad

The Native Americans Who Assisted the Underground Railroad

October 20, 2019

Native American assistance to freedom seekers crossing through the Midwest has largely been erased from Underground Railroad...

An Accurate Historical Understanding of the Underground Railroad

An Accurate Historical Understanding of the Underground Railroad

February 15, 2019

Underground Railroad activists and fugitive slaves had to improvise in response to ever-shifting circumstances. When I’ve used...

As an academic researcher and teacher of ancient and medieval history, I endeavor to give voice to the ideas and concepts from my studies and those of others and share them with those people seeking exposure to expert perspectives who may otherwise lack such direct access. I believe it is important that we open avenues of productive dialogue between experts and non-experts - both of whom I try to bring together here - in order to elevate the greater discussion of ideas among the engaged populace.

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