For the last episode of the Huck in History podcast series, the guys take a deep dive into the Underground Railroad, one of the most well-known routes to freedom during the period, discuss the role of enslaved African-Americans in aiding others in their journey towards liberation, attempt to wrap up the series, and so much more.

One of the most controversial pieces of the 19th Century, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by American author Mark Twain has come to be studied in the nation’s education system as a period piece. However, can students really understand the realities of the period by reading this satire? Follow along with the guys as they take a refreshingly deep dive into how the text really fits into the 19th Century that it has come to represent, discuss interesting nuances of the plot, talk with guest speakers, and so much more.