Browse newsletters about ancient history

John Hawks | Substack

by John Hawks

John Hawks, a UW-Madison professor and evolutionary geneticist, explores human evolution, ancient DNA, and discoveries like Homo naledi from South Africa.

Ancient Origins UNLEASHED

by Ancient Origins UNLEASHED

Ancient Origins UNLEASHED explores ancient mysteries, lost histories, and archaeological discoveries, with diverse viewpoints on global history, mythology, and science.

shieldmaidenpdx | Substack

by shieldmaidenpdx

Professional historian Terri (shieldmaidenpdx) delves into the Viking Age and ancient history, offering insights, podcast interviews, and historical cooking.

History, Etc | Dan Jones | Substack

by Dan Jones

Historian Dan Jones explores history and the world around us, with a focus on the medieval period, through essays, Q&As, audio, and community discussions.

Phoenician Hunter | Substack

by Phoenician Hunter

Phoenician Hunter explores historical mysteries, challenging established beliefs and seeking truth through reason. A deep dive into the past for knowledge-lovers.

The Ancient Near East Today | Substack

by Ancient Near East Today

The Ancient Near East Today (ANE Today) delivers open-access scholarly articles and curated news from ASOR on the ancient Near East's history and cultures.

Textile Archaeology

by Textile Archaeology

Textile Archaeology explores the history and significance of ancient textiles, delving into archaeological finds and their cultural contexts.

Historic Mysteries

by Ancient Origins UNLEASHED

Historic Mysteries ignites curiosity with deep dives into spine-tingling unsolved mysteries, eerie events, and legendary tales, uncovering famous and obscure stories.

MOTHERHOOD UNTIL YESTERDAY | Elena Bridgers | Substack

by Elena Bridgers

Science writer Elena Bridgers explores maternal wellness through an "evolutionary mismatch" lens, contrasting hunter-gatherer and modern motherhood practices.

Giants, Gods & Dragons

by Giants, Gods & Dragons

A Faith newsletter by Giants, Gods & Dragons, exploring biblical prophecy, ancient mysteries, and faith-based topics.

Ancient Beat | James Fleischmann | Substack

by James Fleischmann

James Fleischmann's Ancient Beat delivers weekly updates on the latest news and interesting content from the ancient world, covering archaeology, history, and cultures.

Ancient/Now | Kara Cooney | Substack

by Kara Cooney

Kara Cooney's Ancient/Now delivers anti-patriarchal perspectives on the ancient world, revealing how millennia-old systems shape today's politics, society, and current events.

cosi’s odyssey

by cosi’s odyssey

cosi’s odyssey re-examines classics, mythology, and archaeology, connecting ancient wisdom to the age of memes and doomscrolling.

Classical Wisdom | Substack

by Classical Wisdom

Anya Leonard's Classical Wisdom offers weekly essays and insights connecting ancient philosophy, myth, and history to modern life, aiming for "eudaimonia".

Ancient Explain

by Ancient Explain

Ancient Explain delves into the most fascinating and bizarre facts and stories from ancient history, offering readers a captivating look into the past.

AllThatHistory Weekly | Substack

by AllThatHistory

AllThatHistory Weekly provides scholarly articles and analysis on archaeology, ancient civilizations, and mythology, blending rigorous research with accessible writing.

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning | Substack

by Razib Khan

Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning delivers deep dives into human genetics, ancient history, and culture, alongside a weekly podcast featuring uncensored discussion.

Bronze Age Pervert Magenta Notebooks

by Bronze Age Pervert

Bronze Age Pervert offers distinctive, provocative insights and personal reflections through his Magenta Notebooks.

Secret History Of The World | Substack

by Secret History Of The World

Secret History of the World investigates suppressed human history, from ancient technology and Gnostic texts to the legacy of giants, revealing patterns mainstream narratives miss.

Behind the Gospels | John Nelson | Substack

by John Nelson

Academic John Nelson's Behind the Gospels makes Gospels study accessible, covering Jesus' historicity, ancient biography, and early Gospel origins.

The Library of Alexandria Ultima | Alexander's Cartographer | Substack

by Alexander's Cartographer

Alexander's Cartographer explores the history of Eurasia, antiquity, and the Silk Road, offering translations of Russian texts on Siberia, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

Mythology: Gods and Monsters | Substack

by Mythology: Gods and Monsters

Mythology: Gods and Monsters explores awe-inspiring mythic tales and legendary creatures daily, from Olympus to Valhalla, interpreting their significance for the modern world.

TheBlackWolf’s Lair

by TheBlackWolf

TheBlackWolf's Lair delivers raw, unfiltered stories of history—wars, heroes, empires, and forgotten truths. Explore the past's grit and guts.