Browse newsletters about biography

Letters of Note

by Shaun Usher

Shaun Usher delves into historical letters in Letters of Note. It offers free weekly content, paid subscribers get exclusive audio readings by notable actors.

Betje’s Comics | Substack

by Betje

Betje, a seasoned illustrator and cartoonist, shares personal comics exploring plants, family, creativity, climate change, and life's quirky moments.

Zeitsprung | Leo Dihlmann | Substack

by Leo Dihlmann

Leo Dihlmann's Zeitsprung offers a weekly, concise dive into captivating personalities from the 19th and 20th centuries, with recommendations and sources.

INVICTUS | Evan Amato | Substack

by Evan Amato

Evan Amato's INVICTUS unearths untold history, offering inspiration from past heroes and actionable wisdom for readers to conquer challenges and leave their mark.

ROYALS EXTRA BY SALLY BEDELL SMITH | Substack

by Sally Bedell Smith

Acclaimed royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith provides behind-the-scenes insights into the British royal family, drawing from decades of research and best-selling books.

The Royalist | Tom Sykes | Substack

by Tom Sykes

International royal families expert Tom Sykes provides exclusive stories and 'Beasty hot takes' on royals, covering power shifts, health scares, and more.

You're Right, I Do Look Tired

by Eileen Dougharty

Eileen Dougharty documents her journey with early onset Parkinson's disease and chronic illness, exploring defiant joy and challenging societal norms.

Dirtbags Through the Ages | Allison Epstein | Substack

by Allison Epstein

Allison Epstein explores history's most amusing weirdos, dirtbags, and iconoclasts, sharing their wacky stories every two weeks in this unique newsletter.

Altezza Reale by Marina Minelli | Substack

by Marina Minelli

Historian and journalist Marina Minelli (Altezza Reale) dissects the intriguing history, genealogies, and captivating stories of European royal families.

Badreads | Lauren Hough | Substack

by Lauren Hough

Bestselling author Lauren Hough (Leaving Isn't the Hardest Thing) shares deeply personal, humorous essays on her life, travels, dogs, and what pisses her off.

Beyond Bloomsbury | Victoria K. Walker | Substack

by Victoria K. Walker

Victoria K. Walker, a historian, curates artist and writer biographies, focusing on early 20th-century art, literature, and the Bloomsbury Group.

Gravel Cyclist

JOM, a Gainesville, FL-based gravel cyclist originally from Adelaide, Australia, details his cycling journey from a 1991 road start to today.