Tiya Miles
Historian and professor (Michael Garvey Professor of History at Harvard) whose award-winning work includes All That She Carried and Wild Girls, noted for using archival research and narrative techniques to recover marginalized lives.
Top 3 podcasts with Tiya Miles
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Mar 24, 2026 • 54min
The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful
Tiya Miles, a historian who recovers marginalized lives from archives, and Esi Edugyan, a novelist known for richly researched historical fiction, explore how research and imagination meet. They discuss filling archival gaps with novelistic techniques, choosing narrative voice, reading poignant passages, and when storytelling can matter politically.
Dec 2, 2025 • 54min
The time when a guest said, "I love you!"
Tiya Miles, a Harvard historian and the prize-winning author of "All That She Carried," shares her passion for liberation history in a captivating dialogue. She expresses her love for the host in a moment of heartfelt connection while discussing the powerful themes of memory and the lives of enslaved women. Listeners are moved by personal stories inspired by her work, including a potter in Australia and a Nova Scotia discussion group reflecting on the importance of history in human connection. Miles emphasizes the crucial role of storytelling in uncovering hidden narratives.
Nov 25, 2024 • 48min
Night Flyer with Tiya Miles
Tiya Miles, a Harvard historian and NYT best-selling author, dives into the enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman. She shares how Tubman's humor, resourcefulness, and deep faith helped her lead over 700 people to freedom. Exploring Tubman's childhood and spiritual journey, Miles reveals how her connection with nature shaped her fight against oppression. In a world filled with fear, the discussion highlights why Tubman's story of resilience continues to inspire hope and reflects on its relevance to today’s struggles for equality.
