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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.

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.

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.

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.

badass women in history | Substack

by badass women in history

badass women in history unearths real, flawed, powerful women from history. It delivers deeply researched, nuanced stories, humanizing figures in a paywall-free community.

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.

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.

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.

Brown History | Substack

by Brown History

Brown History uncovers untold stories of ordinary people in South Asia's past. Using archival photos and anecdotes, it presents history as it was truly lived.

The Investiture

by Sandro Baricevic

This global online magazine covers Orders of Knighthood and Merit, royal and ducal houses, and dynastic honours with fact-led articles and interviews.

African History Extra

by isaac Samuel

African History Extra uncovers the continent's neglected past, exploring topics from ancient art and architecture to pre-colonial societies and intellectual history.

Gilded Heiresses | Julie Montagu | Substack

by Julie Montagu

Julie Montagu, Countess of Sandwich, explores Gilded Age American heiresses who married into British aristocracy, informed by family archives at Mapperton manor.

The Humanity Archive | Jermaine Fowler | Substack

by Jermaine Fowler

Jermaine Fowler, NYT bestselling author, connects forgotten history to today's headlines, providing deep context, patterns, and understanding.

The Secret Gender Files

by Malcolm Richard Clark

Author Malcolm Richard Clark dissects and dismantles claims and pseudo-science from the LGBTQ+ lobby, fostering a safe space for open discussion.

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.

History After Dark

by History After Dark

Explore British history 'with the filth left in.' History After Dark delves into specific figures and defining moments, often featuring guest historians.

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.

Pantaloon

Pantaloon fosters a community of readers, encouraging them to engage with shared interests and participate in the comments section.