The Grim Historian alternatives: newsletters like it
9 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Grim Historian (Cuban Missile Crisis, Cold War air defense and Nike Hercules missile system). The closest matches are The Fulcrum of Courage, Global21 and Kevork’s Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Grim Historian
The Grim Historian: History is Nasty, Brutish, Short, and Grim. Let these stories cheer you up.
- Cuban Missile Crisis
- Cold War air defense
- Nike Hercules missile system
- U.S. Army military history
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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago
Likely audience: History enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 2Global217K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago
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Likely audience: geopolitical analysts
1 shared topic
- 3Kevork’s Newsletter4K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
From recent posts: Kevork's Newsletter publishes in-depth geopolitical analysis and op-eds focused on the Middle East, covering topics such as the Israel-Iran conflict, US military strategy, and regional security architecture. The content…
Likely audience: International relations scholars
1 shared topic
- 4Hangar Flying with Tog3K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago
The latest news in military aviation, a look back at the week in aviation history, and other musings from a YouTube content creator delivered to your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. Members only issues on Wednesdays
Likely audience: Aviation historians
1 shared topic
- 5Mystery, Memoir, and Meaning1K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago
Former pastor of the Lutheran variety, wrestling with the "why," of a whole lot, the occasional dog story, and a smidgen of food obsession. Also, a serialized mystery novel.
Likely audience: readers interested in personal memoirs
1 shared topic
- 6
beehiivWeekly · last post 16 days ago
Delivered Tuesday, get insights into the most pressing geopolitical issues from an intelligence perspective. Stay ahead of the curve with a comprehensive look at the top stories around the world and their implications…
Likely audience: Geopolitical analysts
1 shared topic
- 7
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Grand strategic analysis from a grand strategist who thinks deeply across time and widely across domains
Likely audience: National security analysts
1 shared topic
- 8
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
Longer form pieces from the staff, board, ambassadors, and supporters of ICAN Australia.
Likely audience: Defense analysts
1 shared topic
- 9
Substacklast post Jul 22, 2026
I write novels, but they are 'not yet' done. Read "The Glaciermen" — think "The Thing" meets "Apocalypto." Come here for serialized segments. My writing is hand-made, human generated, genuine creativity. Subscribe to…
Likely audience: Cold War history enthusiasts
1 shared topic
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