Browse newsletters about cultural history

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 Nelson George Mixtape

by Nelson George

The Nelson George Mixtape by Nelson George offers curated insights into Black music, culture, and America.

Herrera Words | Leo Herrera | Substack

by Leo Herrera

Queer Mexican artist Leo Herrera explores Queer and immigrant experiences via sex, tech, and history. Covers HIV advocacy, mpox, and social justice through viral essays.

Athenaeum Book Club | Substack

by Athenaeum Book Club

The Athenaeum Book Club resists cultural amnesia by guiding readers through Western Civilization's great works for deeper understanding and a more ordered life.

HISTORY This Week™ | Substack

by HISTORY This Week

HISTORY This Week, a production of Back Pocket Studios in partnership with the History Channel, features host Sally Helm and a dedicated team of executive producers.

A Tisket, A Tasket | Katie Armour Taylor | Substack

by Katie Armour Taylor

Katie Armour Taylor's A Tisket, A Tasket is a charming, nostalgic newsletter on fashion, interiors, travel, and candid life. Features history, interviews, and personal finds.

Adult Sex Ed | Dani Faith Leonard | Substack

by Dani Faith Leonard

Filmmaker and writer Dani Faith Leonard's Adult Sex Ed dives into the history, culture, and science of sex, exploring topics from lube to celebrity tapes and extremism.

History Explored

by History Explored

Historian David, with a First Class Honours degree and 50 years as a journalist, explores Modern History, detailing how people of the past thought and lived.

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.

Canadian History Ehx

by Canadian History Ehx

Explore Canadian history one post at a time with Canadian History Ehx. Discover Canada's past from Canadian History Ehx.

Architecture and Tradition | Architecture & Tradition | Substack

by Architecture & Tradition

This newsletter shares weekly travel pieces exploring architecture, history, and culture through a timeless lens, rediscovering places that carry deep meaning.

DUST AND STARS: Today in Jewish History | Steven Drucker | Substack

by Steven Drucker

Steven Drucker's DUST AND STARS recounts 4,000 years of Jewish history, detailing events and figures for each unique Hebrew and Gregorian calendar date.

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.

Footnotes | Sam Robinson | Substack

by Sam Robinson

Sam Robinson's Footnotes explores human movement: the philosophy of walking, politics of public space, urban design, and the body’s connection to motion.

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.

The Culturist | Substack

by The Culturist

The Culturist is a publication and community for lifelong learners dedicated to Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, exploring art, literature, music, and cultural history.

Alternative History | Jordan Nuttall | Substack

by Jordan Nuttall

Jordan Nuttall's Alternative History explores forgotten, obscured, and overlooked histories, celebrating oddities and tracing hidden truths for curious minds.

Sighs & Whispers | Laura McLaws Helms | Substack

by Laura McLaws Helms

Sighs & Whispers is cultural historian Laura McLaws Helms's weekly dive into fashion, art, photography, and the 'intersecting mess' of 20th-century culture and women’s issues.

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.

A User's Guide to History

by H. W. Brands

H. W. Brands' A User's Guide to History explores historical events, economic theories, and political doctrines, connecting them to today's world.

Revista de Historia | Substack

by Revista de Historia

Revista de Historia provides expert-curated articles and multimedia on history. It features free daily content and a premium newsletter with in-depth essays.

Forgotten Footprints | Prateek Dasgupta | Substack

by Prateek Dasgupta

Prateek Dasgupta's Forgotten Footprints explores overlooked civilizations, unearths archaeological discoveries, and delves into the history of food.

Anti-Social Studies

by Emily Glankler

No specific details about this newsletter's content are provided in the available About section, making a summary impossible.

Helen Carr

by Helen Carr

Helen Carr offers in-depth historical articles, interviews, and community events, including tutorials on 'how to do history' and courses on the Middle Ages.

The Music History Club | Substack

by The Music History Club

Maxine's The Music History Club offers weekly deep-dives into music history: events, album anniversaries, artist profiles across all genres, from decades past.

The Medieval Scholar

by The Medieval Scholar

Explore the rich history of Medieval Europe & the Middle East, covering culture, warfare, and notable figures.

Doomsday Machines | Alex Wellerstein | Substack

by Alex Wellerstein

Alex Wellerstein's Doomsday Machines delves into the post-apocalyptic imagination, analyzing fictional narratives, historical events, game design, and expert interviews.

Non-Boring History | Annette Laing | Substack

by Annette Laing

Annette Laing, an ex-history professor, makes US & UK academic history accessible with chatty, humorous stories. Discover the past in a genuinely non-boring, insightful way.

Ottoman Encounters | Doga Ozturk | Substack

by Doga Ozturk

Doğa Ozturk, a historian specializing in the Ottoman Empire and Middle East, shares reflections on academia, mental health, and cultural interests.

HistoryExtra

HistoryExtra offers engaging deep-dives into diverse historical periods and topics, from medieval curiosities to WWII secrets and iconic figures.

The Tedium

"Tedium" defines the word based on 7 years (since 2015) of making boring topics fascinating and uncovering their overlooked histories.