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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.

Scandalous History

by Scandalous History

An archaeologist with a postgraduate degree brings history's juiciest stories to life in Scandalous History, proving the past is never boring.

The Celtic Underground Substack | Substack

by The Celtic Underground

The Celtic Underground offers the world's longest-running football fan podcast, covering Celtic FC with passion and unique insights since 2006.

Žavimės | be-si-zavintys | Substack

by be-si-zavintys

Mantas's weekly Žavimės delves into niche fashion, design, culture, architecture, and history, informed by his 15+ years of global travel.

PCP Press | Substack

by PCP Press

PCP Press, founded in 1969, publishes avant-garde books and insurgent authors, championing transgressive works that challenge and provoke.

Trying to Understand the World | Aurelien | Substack

by Aurelien

Aurelien, a former government professional with global experience, shares his reflections on world history and real-life dynamics, aiming to provide useful insights.

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.

Today I Learned Science | Dr. Harini Bhat | Substack

by Dr. Harini Bhat

Dr. Harini Bhat, a UCSF-trained pharmacist and viral science communicator, delivers weekly scientific tidbits, deep dives, personal insights, and expert interviews.

Long Live the ABB: Conversation from the Crossroads | Substack

by Long Live the ABB

A historian delves into the Allman Brothers Band's enduring legacy, exploring its pivotal role in Southern music, history, and American culture.

Civic Renaissance with Alexandra Hudson | Substack

by Alexandra Hudson

Alexandra Hudson's Civic Renaissance explores civility and human flourishing, reviving ancient wisdom to improve modern public discourse and community.

The Military Reading Room - History, Strategy, and Insight | Substack

by The Military Reading Room

Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officers Dave Gran and Phil Gentile offer insights into military history, strategy, and current events. Expect book reviews and tech analysis.

Burning Archive | Jeff Rich | Substack

by Jeff Rich

Historian Jeff Rich offers serious historical analysis and literary depth to explore deep global transformations, from empires to cultural and political shifts.

Exposing The Darkness | Lioness of Judah Ministry | Substack

by Lioness of Judah Ministry

Exposing The Darkness shares research and analysis on the New World Order, global deception, mind control, transhumanism, and world events through End Times Bible prophecy.

Our Long Walk | Johan Fourie | Substack

by Johan Fourie

Johan Fourie, a South African economic historian from Stellenbosch University, explores Africa's economic past, prosperity, and societal development.

The Western Spirit | Substack

by The Western Spirit

The Western Spirit recovers the memory of Western civilization, exploring its roots in faith, history, and culture to find meaning and shape the future.

Listening Sessions | Robert C. Gilbert | Substack

by Robert C. Gilbert

Robert C. Gilbert explores the joy of music with deep dives into albums and artists, blending analysis with historical context. He covers 60s/70s and new releases.

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.

Cabinet of Curiosities | Rosie Harte | Substack

by Rosie Harte

Historian and author Rosie Harte shares in-depth thoughts and research, delving into the endlessly fascinating 19th century and occasionally the 18th.

Historical Snapshots | Substack

by Historical Snapshots

Historical Snapshots explores history through human stories, events, and documents, publishing 4-5 times weekly with photos, podcasts, and in-depth articles.

Cambridge Ladies' Dining Society | Ann Kennedy Smith | Substack

by Ann Kennedy Smith

Dr Ann Kennedy Smith, an award-winning researcher and literary critic, explores Cambridge women's history, literary lives, and pioneering women in education.

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.

Vinte mil léguas | Leda Cartum | Substack

by Leda Cartum

Bi-weekly newsletter by Leda Cartum and Sofia Nestrovski, based on their popular science and books podcast about figures like Darwin. Features a monthly book club.

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.

Reckoning with Jason Herbert

by Jason Herbert

Join historian Jason Herbert as he reckons with hidden histories, American culture, and myths, while sharing insights into his creative writing process.

Letter from Iceland | Alda Sigmundsdóttir | Substack

by Alda Sigmundsdóttir

Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic writer, shares unfiltered insights into her home country's society, culture, and politics from a unique perspective.

JFK Facts | Jefferson Morley | Substack

by Jefferson Morley

JFK Facts provides cutting-edge journalism and analysis on the JFK assassination, advocating for official record transparency and featuring a podcast.

Nutmeg FC | Substack

by Nutmeg

Nutmeg FC delivers brilliant, unique football writing from Scotland, featuring top journalists like Daniel Gray, Stephen McGowan, and Nick Harris, alongside guest writers, covering match reports, investigations, data analysis, and more.

The Forgotten Side of Medicine | A Midwestern Doctor | Substack

by A Midwestern Doctor

A Midwestern Doctor investigates forgotten medical wisdom, critically assessing modern practices, and dissecting political & philosophical health roots.

British History | Philippa Lacey | Substack

by Philippa Lacey

Philippa Lacey's British History offers twice-weekly articles, historian interviews, and travel inspiration for exploring the UK's past, plus updates on British History Tours.

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.

Hal Johnson Books | Substack

by Hal Johnson

Hal Johnson explores books, art, history, and comics with a unique voice. Expect a serialized novel, curated quotes, and insights into his books.

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.

Israel Take 3 | Substack

by Israel Take 3

Israel Take 3 creates podcast documentaries that delve into the Jewish people's 2,000-year return to their homeland, guided by a former journalist and rabbi.

Yaw's Brief: Guns, Trade, Cobalt & Africa Beyond Colonialism | Substack

by Yaw

Yaw dissects Africa's economic and political history to explain global wealth disparities. He links local narratives to global patterns, with a pragmatic, non-ideological analysis.

Logo Histories | Richard Baird | Substack

by Richard Baird

Richard Baird's Logo Histories explores the history of logo and corporate identity design, offering designers crucial context and connecting them to the thinking of past pioneers.

PREVAIL by Greg Olear | Substack

by Greg Olear

Greg Olear’s PREVAIL delivers sharp analysis on politics, national security, and global corruption, covering the fight for democracy. Sundays feature poetry and literature.

Lucid | Ruth Ben-Ghiat | Substack

by Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat offers big-picture analysis of authoritarianism and threats to democracy worldwide, providing solutions-oriented insights and fostering community.

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.

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.

that snowboarding blog | Substack

by That Snowboarding Blog

Provides tips, reviews, and industry updates for snowboarders. Edited by former pro Jib Hunt and veteran TransWorld SNOWBOARDING editor Andy Blumberg.

Loud And Quiet | Stuart Stubbs | Substack

by Stuart Stubbs

Loud And Quiet, by Stuart Stubbs, delivers quality music journalism: weekly news, reviews, interviews, and essays for serious music fans.

Rolling Stones Data Newsletter | Substack

by Rolling Stones Data

For Rolling Stones fans, this newsletter delivers daily articles from the Rolling Stones Data fan website. An unaffiliated, community-driven project offering fresh content.

Anthropology.net | Substack

by Anthropology & Primatology

Anthropology.net explores human origins and evolution. It covers biological anthropology, archaeology, ancient DNA, and primate behavior with rigorous, accessible science.

Read the Classics with Henry Eliot | Substack

by Henry Eliot

Henry Eliot, editor and author of The Penguin Classics Book, leads weekly classic book read-alongs and discussions, exploring timeless literature with unique insights.

Chronicles | Vinnie Sperrazza | Substack

by Vinnie Sperrazza

Drummer and composer Vinnie Sperrazza's Chronicles features informative essays on jazz and jazz drummers, updates on his musical activities, and personal reflections.

The American Peasant | Christopher Schwarz | Substack

by Christopher Schwarz

Furniture maker and writer Christopher Schwarz offers unfiltered woodworking journalism, deep dives into craft, and personal stories, challenging high-style furniture conventions.

Interesting Daily Thoughts | George | Substack

by George

George delivers Interesting Daily Thoughts, a daily email with a maxim, reflection, or principle from history's greatest thinkers to sharpen your mind.

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen | Substack

by Anthony Esolen

Anthony Esolen's Word & Song opens a treasure trove of goodness, beauty, and truth by exploring classic films, poetry, hymns, and forgotten words and songs.

The Tomkins Times - Main Hub | Paul Tomkins | Substack

by Paul Tomkins

Paul Tomkins delivers independent, data-driven analysis and personal insights on Liverpool FC. Drawing on 25+ years, he offers critical, integrity-driven assessments.

The Long Memo (TLM) | William A. Finnegan | Substack

by William A. Finnegan

Bryan Del Monte, former senior security official, analyzes power, institutional decay, and political failures, offering candid insights from decades inside the system.