Browse newsletters about political history

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.

Sweary History with James Fell | Substack

by James Fell

James Fell, 'The Sweary Historian,' provides uncensored, liberal-biased history lessons, personal anecdotes, and subscriber-only content. Sharp wit guaranteed.

Tom Griffin on intelligence history | Substack

by Tom Griffin

Tom Griffin provides intelligence history profiles focused on the US, UK, and Ireland. He examines Western intelligence from the Cold War to the War on Terror.

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.

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.

Hidden Histories

by Jeffrey S. Kaye

Jeffrey S. Kaye's "Hidden Histories" explores forgotten narratives and overlooked events, uncovering lesser-known stories from the past for curious minds.

Insurgent Thoughts

by Insurgent Thoughts

Insurgent Thoughts explores radical, anticolonial, decolonial, and anti-imperialist ideas, histories, and struggles for liberation.

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.

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.

The Female Body Politic | Lorissa Rinehart | Substack

by Lorissa Rinehart

Historian Lorissa Rinehart explores women's vital role in American democracy, past, present, and future, offering feminist analysis and timely news.

How to Topple Tyrants | Charlotte en France | Substack

by Charlotte en France

Charlotte en France's "How to Topple Tyrants" documents how people resist, survive, and build better, drawing on modern stories and historical resistance.

The American Tribune | Substack

by The American Tribune

Examines historical problems from the Gracchi to the Anglosphere. Advocates a path of aristocratic foresight and republican civic participation for modern societal woes.

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.

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.

HistoryExtra

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

The Titan Thread uncovers the colossal forces and influential figures shaping our world, linking ancient myths to modern power.