Tales of Forgotten Scottish History alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Tales of Forgotten Scottish History (Medieval History, Scottish Nobility and The Crusades). The closest matches are World Politics & History, weird medieval guys and Sweary History with James Fell. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Tales of Forgotten Scottish History
Delve into the past with 'Tales of Forgotten Scottish History,' a captivating newsletter that unveils the hidden narratives and untold stories from the rich tapestry of Scotland's past. Unearthing forgotten heroes…
- Medieval History
- Scottish Nobility
- The Crusades
- Genealogy
- 1World Politics & History122K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Hard-hitting analysis of the top stories across the globe
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 2weird medieval guys 84K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago
the only substack that is about weird medieval guys :)
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 3Sweary History with James Fell63K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 4Ælfgif-who?31K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 5Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr16K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 6The Colour of Time with Marina Amaral9K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 13, 2026
From recent posts: The Colour of Time with Marina Amaral publishes historical essays on photography, military history, and sports, often blending personal reflections on digital restoration and AI's impact on art with specific case…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 7The Medieval Chronicle | HistoryMedieval8K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 8The Historian's Desk8K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 9They Did What?! History's Weird and Wonderful8K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 10The Photo Detective News7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: The Photo Detective News publishes genealogy research guides, photo authentication tutorials, and ethical discussions on digital privacy for family historians. Content spans podcasts, articles, and tips focused on…
Likely audience: Genealogists
1 shared topic
- 11Messages from Sea & Cedar with Joanna Powell Colbert4K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago
From recent posts: Messages from Sea & Cedar with Joanna Powell Colbert publishes monthly Zoom gatherings for a Gaian Tarot Wisdom Circle focused on ancestral storytelling, genealogy, and seasonal spiritual practices. The publication…
Likely audience: Spiritual practitioners
1 shared topic
- 12Memory Medieval3K subscribers
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
1 shared topic
- 13Notes from the Beautiful Periphery1K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Likely audience: Book lovers and readers of historical fiction
1 shared topic
- 14Not Pretty, Not Rich1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 4, 2026
A newsletter about doing things the hard way.
Likely audience: Podcast listeners
1 shared topic
- 15Randy Seaver, Geneaholic200 subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Randy Seaver, Geneaholic publishes historical fiction chapters set in 19th and early 20th-century America, blending genealogical research with narrative detail about domestic life and wartime experiences. The…
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 16Voyages of Discovery200 subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Voyages of Discovery publishes individual genealogical memoirs tracing family histories, immigration stories, and community connections across Pennsylvania, Germany, and Switzerland. The publication serves readers…
Likely audience: Family historians
1 shared topic
- 17
SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago
True stories from Italy that sound like fiction. For readers interested in the strange, forgotten, mysterious, and human stories of Italy. The real history is much more intriguing than Hollywood movies.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 18
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Thoughts on self-understanding, transformation, meaning, and reconditioning. Using genealogy, place, history, science, and folklore, I uncover threads within roots and traditions to create personal practices to nurture…
Likely audience: Genealogists
1 shared topic
- 19
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago
Rediscovering Original Christian Beliefs, Practices & Traditions
Likely audience: history enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 20
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
following a wandering artist as she celebrates life in the South
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 21
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
Deeply researched stories about Italy—its art, history, food, people, and the surprising connections between them—from art historian and writer Danielle Oteri.
Likely audience: Travel enthusiasts planning family vacations
1 shared topic
- 22
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Tips and resources for finding ancestors. Sponsor: PioneerFamilies LLC dba GeorgiaPioneers.com
Likely audience: Genealogists
1 shared topic
- 23
SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago
Life is messy; history is messier. I braid ancestral stories, current events, and hard-won personal experience into essays that find the light — often ironic, a little quirky, and always with heart. Join me.
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 24
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago
Subscribe for info related to genealogy, memory keeping, and organization! These are the perfect trifecta for being a productive genealogist and family historian. Glad to have you here!
Likely audience: Genealogy enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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