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Skipped History

by Ben Tumin

Ben Tumin's Skipped History brings challenging U.S. history to life with levity, interviewing experts on conveniently overlooked events shaping today.

Banned Histories of Race in America | Samuel James | Substack

by Samuel James

Samuel James uncovers "banned histories" of race in America, exploring the white supremacist origins of U.S. laws and overlooked inventions by Black Americans.

Living Landmarks of Chicago | Theresa Goodrich | Substack

by Theresa Goodrich

Theresa Goodrich reveals the vibrant history and untold stories behind Chicago's iconic landmarks, celebrating the city's visionary builders and indomitable spirit.

The Wild West Newsletter

by Wild West Josh

Wild West Josh explores true tales of Old West history, featuring gunfighters, outlaws, lawmen, and frontiersmen, plus dad jokes. Companion to his podcast.

Histories | Andrew Chapman | Substack

by Andrew Chapman

Andrew Chapman's Histories explores hidden corners of history in the English-speaking world, with curated historical excerpts and stories behind everyday objects.

Freedom Over Fascism

by Stephanie G Wilson, PhD

Dr. Stephanie G Wilson’s "Freedom Over Fascism" helps politically disengaged audiences understand and resist authoritarianism through values, history, and culture.

Before We Were White | Brian Halpin | Substack

by Brian Halpin

Brian Halpin's Before We Were White debunks American history myths, particularly the damaging myth of "race identity," exploring forgotten cultural aspects through stories and evidence.

Unseen St. Louis | Jackie Dana | Substack

by Jackie Dana

Jackie Dana explores the unseen history and intriguing locations of St. Louis, her once-great industrial city, covering fascinating tales from bridges and rivers to mines.

Proud to be an American, by Tara Ross | Substack

by Tara Ross

Tara Ross, author, shares daily American history stories, constitutional insights, and a weekly Medal of Honor Monday.

One Mic Black History

by Michael Motley

Uncover the Black stories that shaped American history and point the way toward our future with Michael Motley's One Mic Black History.

History Can't Hide from Kahlil Greene | Substack

by Kahlil Greene

Kahlil Greene uncovers suppressed histories of racial, religious, gender, class, and LGBTQ+ oppression, revealing their impact on today's world and fighting erasure.

Study Marry Kill | Alexis Coe | Substack

by Alexis Coe

Presidential historian Alexis Coe writes Study Marry Kill, digging into overlooked stories, dismantling historical myths, and exposing how the past still gets mangled.

The Black Wall Street Times | Substack

by The Black Wall Street Times

The Black Wall Street Times offers fearless reporting that amplifies Black voices, exposes injustice, and celebrates Black culture, rooted in Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District.

Civil War Memory | Kevin M. Levin | Substack

by Kevin M. Levin

Kevin M. Levin's Civil War Memory explores the national reckoning with the Civil War era, unraveling history, memory, and the debate over monuments. A published historian.

The Retrologist by Rolando Pujol | Substack

by Rolando Pujol

Rolando Pujol documents disappearing American roadside architecture, shares nostalgic places, and offers retro travel advice, preserving bygone Americana.

William F. Spivey's History Channel

by William Spivey

William F. Spivey's History Channel offers historical context on politics, race, and societal issues, linking past events to today.

HOGELAND'S BAD HISTORY | William Hogeland | Substack

by William Hogeland

Historian William Hogeland explores 'bad history,' unearthing America's conflicted and unsettling past, from race and war to political chicanery, to contextualize modern turmoil.

Footnotes by Jemar Tisby | Jemar Tisby, PhD | Substack

by Jemar Tisby, PhD

Jemar Tisby, historian and public scholar, connects American history to current events, exploring race, religion, and justice. He uncovers truths to guide action for a better future.

ContrabandCamp | Michael Harriot | Substack

by Michael Harriot

Michael Harriot's ContrabandCamp delivers unapologetically Black liberation journalism and cultural critique, exploring history and contemporary issues.

Backroad Portfolio | Substack

by Backroad Portfolio

Backroad Portfolio celebrates America’s backroads through modern storytelling and compelling imagery, honoring history, people, and artisanal endeavors.

The Black Studies Podcast

by The Black Studies Podcast

The Black Studies Podcast presents conversations engaging listeners in the past, present, and future of Black Studies, welcoming diverse guests.

This Day (A History Show) | Jody Avirgan | Substack

by Jody Avirgan

The This Day newsletter from historians Kellie Carter Jackson, Nicole Hemmer, and Jody Avirgan explores overlooked history, America's 250th anniversary, and current connections.

Kareem Takes on the News | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | Substack

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his unique insights on sports, politics, and pop culture, exploring their intersection and impact on American values and the path forward.

Learn Something New Today

by Anthony M, Public Historian

Public Historian Anthony M's newsletter, Learn Something New Today, fosters a community for those eager to expand their knowledge on various subjects.

Red Scare | Nick Estes | Substack

by Nick Estes

Nick Estes's Red Scare newsletter examines history and politics from an American Indian anti-imperialist perspective, challenging colonial narratives and reclaiming erased histories.

PINK THREADS by Elisabeth Griffith

by PINK THREADS

PINK THREADS by Elisabeth Griffith fosters a community where readers can engage and discuss shared interests within the comments section.

American Times with Tim Barnicle | Substack

by Tim Barnicle

Tim Barnicle delivers forgotten and untold stories from American history, offering readers new insights into events they may have never heard.

Harvard Law Today

Harvard Law alumnus Jeffery Robinson '81 dismantles the myth that the Civil War wasn't about slavery, using historical documentation.