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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

From recent posts: The Pink Report publishes a mix of cultural essays, productivity tips, and social commentary targeting readers interested in societal trends, etiquette, and self-improvement. Each issue combines short-form articles with…

Likely audience: history enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

writing to make you feel crazier & writing to make you feel sane

Likely audience: cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

Hard-hitting analysis of the top stories across the globe

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

the only substack that is about weird medieval guys :)

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Those who cannot remember the past . . . need a history teacher who says "fuck" a lot.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: This publication analyzes Western political philosophy, foreign policy threats, and domestic governance failures through articles on figures like Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Erdogan, Macron, and historical speeches by Churchill…

Likely audience: International relations scholars

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Ælfgif-who? publishes weekly articles profiling lesser-known early medieval English women, focusing on their legal cases, archaeological remains, and representation in art. The content consistently targets historians…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: The Palladium Letter publishes essays, historical analyses, and lecture announcements covering topics like AI policy, wealth taxation, and civilization collapse for an audience of public intellectuals and tech…

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

A national project to debrief the American experiment at 250 years. In Pursuit is a non-partisan, not-for-profit initiative of More Perfect.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Liminal News With Daniel Pinchbeck publishes serialized essays, interviews, and seminar announcements covering esoteric philosophy, political authoritarianism, AI safety, and Indigenous wisdom. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: Orwell Daily publishes excerpts from George Orwell's essays on political philosophy, writing economics, and literary criticism alongside reviews of books on Milton and tourism policy. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: Political theorists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 25 days ago

From recent posts: Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr publishes historical essays and book excerpts focused on women's history, legal history, and religious studies. The publication mixes academic analysis with personal storytelling and…

Likely audience: Medieval historians and academics

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Cliodynamica by Peter Turchin publishes essays on historical analysis, state lifecycle theory, and cultural evolution alongside commentary on AI in science and book publishing. The publication targets readers interested…

Likely audience: Academic historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: This publication publishes essays analyzing political figures, historical legacies, and cultural shifts in American society, targeting readers interested in deep dives into current events and history. The content…

Likely audience: journalists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: ZEITGEIST publishes historical analysis, travel narratives, and cultural essays focused on German history, British-German relations, and the experiences of German immigrants in the United States. The publication targets…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

If you’re fascinated by the Middle Ages, its power struggles, daily life, and weird little details, The Medieval Chronicle from HistoryMedieval.com is your new reading corner.

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

From recent posts: The Historian's Desk publishes lecture transcripts, curated lists, and course announcements focused on medieval history, specifically examining women's roles, noble families, and manuscript art. The content targets…

Likely audience: Medieval history enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 40 days ago

They Did What?! History's Weird and Wonderful explores the hilarity, hubris and harebrained schemes of historical figures across various times and locations. This blog will showcase a blend of short posts and articles…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Alternative History publishes investigative essays on historical events, identity management, and geopolitical concepts such as the Great British Arms Ban and the evolution of passports. The publication targets readers…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes data-driven articles and interviews on immigration policy, crime statistics, and border security, targeting readers interested in conservative analysis and constitutional liberty. It frequently…

Likely audience: policy analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Phyllis’s Newsletter publishes a rotating mix of historical essays on the Holocaust, Middle East politics, and feminist activism alongside personal reflections on digital fatigue and print media. The publication targets…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Wrong Speak Publishing publishes essays on political philosophy, economic policy, and personal essays regarding loneliness and digital relationships. The publication targets readers interested in critiques of modern…

Likely audience: political philosophers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Historical Detective Agency publishes weekly articles analyzing historical patterns to illuminate modern geopolitical conflicts, disinformation campaigns, and strategic chokepoints. Its audience includes readers…

Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Memory Medieval publishes a podcast series on medieval history, myth, and narrative alongside occasional essays and print features in Feigned Flight Magazine. The content targets history enthusiasts and readers…

Likely audience: Medieval history enthusiasts

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