English Republic of Letters alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as English Republic of Letters (diplomatic history, art history and cultural diplomacy). The closest matches are Patti Smith, Cool Stories About Art and Whitepaper.mx. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About English Republic of Letters

English Republic of Letters publishes personal essays that blend literary analysis with lived experience, covering topics such as diplomatic history, the philosophical and cultural perception of time, and the historical…

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    Patti Smith252K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    The reader is my notebook

    Likely audience: Substack readers

    1 shared topic

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    Cool Stories About Art 185K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Cool Stories About Art publishes narrative nonfiction and biographical essays covering art history, specific artists like Banksy and Michelangelo, and cultural topics ranging from Renaissance sculpture to street art…

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Whitepaper.mx121K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Whitepaper.mx publishes a weekly newsletter covering diverse topics including media strategy, luxury event economics, restaurant history, and personal productivity. The publication mixes long-form business analysis with…

    Likely audience: Media executives

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    Drawing explorations, lessons, and weekly art assignments from New York Times-bestselling artist Wendy MacNaughton. Paying subscribers get full access to the DrawTogether Grown-Ups Table creative community and drawing…

    Likely audience: Artists and illustrators

    1 shared topic

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    Beauty is truth78K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Beauty is truth, truth beauty — that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Celebrating all things women artists

    Likely audience: Art historians and researchers

    1 shared topic

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    The Rose Period60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

    The special, unusual, and unexpected stories of the art world that you (and I) should know about.

    Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Art Every Day53K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    The number 1 newsletter for Art Lovers This is great art - past and present - delivered to you daily. Monday to Friday

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: The New York Review of Books publishes long-form cultural criticism, political analysis, and in-depth interviews with artists and thinkers. It targets an educated audience interested in deep dives into history, art…

    Likely audience: Literary critics and novel readers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

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    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

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    LA Insider27K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: LA Insider publishes a weekly curated list of current and upcoming art exhibitions across Los Angeles museums and galleries. The publication focuses on contemporary art, photography, and installation works, serving art…

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Behind the Masterpiece26K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Behind the Masterpiece publishes monthly articles on art history and visual analysis, featuring practical guides on observation techniques, Q&A sessions, and curated music pairings for specific paintings. The content…

    Likely audience: Art history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Art Meets Culture25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Art Meets Culture publishes a rotating mix of business reports on art fair models, gallery career advice, and interviews with emerging artists alongside promotional content for its podcast and partner platforms. The…

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    artplace24K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Artplace publishes essays on art history, exhibitions, market trends, and fashion intersections for readers interested in visual arts and cultural events. The publication mixes historical analysis with current news…

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: What's Up in NY This Week publishes weekly and weekend guides to New York City cultural events, including museum exhibitions, film screenings, gallery openings, and educational workshops. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Prufrock20K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Prufrock publishes weekly literary reviews, book analyses, and cultural commentary featuring topics such as poetry, literary criticism, AI ethics, and independent publishing. The audience consists of readers interested…

    Likely audience: Literary critics

    1 shared topic

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    Art in Latin America19K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 14 days ago

    Celebrating and empowering the contemporary art scene with Latin American roots // Celebrando y empoderando la escena artística contemporánea con raíces latinoamericanas

    Likely audience: Art collectors

    1 shared topic

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    Speak Easy19K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Baratunde Thurston unfiltered. Telling it like it is and the way it should be on politics and pop culture, with jokes and occasional drinks.

    Likely audience: Social justice advocates

    1 shared topic

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    Love Histories16K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: Love Histories publishes in-depth essays analyzing art history, folklore, and the art market for an audience interested in cultural critique and historical analysis. The publication mixes long-form articles on topics…

    Likely audience: Art historians

    1 shared topic

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    FOR SCALE15K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: FOR SCALE publishes essays on interior design, the psychology of boredom, and the privacy implications of smart home technology. The publication targets readers interested in domestic philosophy, consumer surveillance…

    Likely audience: Interior design enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Object Labels12K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    From recent posts: Object Labels publishes practical articles on museum logistics, exhibition design, and art curation for professionals and enthusiasts. The publication covers specific topics such as spatial choreography, heavy machinery…

    Likely audience: Museum curators

    1 shared topic

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    The Art of French11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    The most beautiful way to learn French.

    Likely audience: French language learners

    1 shared topic

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    A RABBIT'S FOOT 11K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    For those interested in a cerebral companion to the world of film and arts.

    Likely audience: Film enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Beyond Bloomsbury11K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: Beyond Bloomsbury publishes curated articles on early 20th-century art history, literary biographies, and book cover art, featuring visual selections from museums and private collections alongside quotes from literary…

    Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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