Freedom on the Move: Digital History and Beyond
Host Christy Hyman, creator of the Random Nature Podcast and historical geographer, takes listeners on a journey through how history is researched and made.
This podcast will introduce listeners to the world of digital history through an important database of enslaved freedom seekers: Freedom on the Move, a database of enslaved freedom seekers.
We will discuss the history, the people, the places of freedom and unfreedom and how we deliver this work to the public.
People mentioned:
Christy Hyman
Bill Block
Megan Jeffreys
Ed Baptist
Eric Gaither
John Garcia
Elizabeth Pope
Places mentioned:
Worcester, MA
Great Dismal Swamp
Bertie County, N.C.
Edenton, N.C.
Learn more:
https://freedomonthemove.org/
https://www.americanantiquarian.org/
Freedom on the Move: Digital History and Beyond
Looking for the Underground Railroad on Cape Cod
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In this episode, I delve into my quest for remnants of the Underground Railroad on Cape Cod. This gripping journey leads me to contemplate how the sea offers fresh insights into surfaces, depths, and planetary resources, prompting a reexamination of the freedom seeker change agents' mobility with a broader perspective. The remarkable story of Jonathan Walker's unwavering commitment to justice and freedom, his tumultuous experiences at sea, and his unwavering fight against slavery showcases his resilience, bravery, and steadfast dedication to his beliefs. Walker's odyssey epitomizes the enduring human spirit in the relentless pursuit of justice and emancipation.