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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features essays and interviews with Thomas Sowell focusing on tax policy, economic theory, and social statistics. Content ranges from data-driven analyses of poverty and presidential rankings to…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: The Micro-Philosopher publishes weekly articles on existentialism and philosophy of death alongside updates for its paid online education platform, The Micro-University. The publication serves adult learners seeking…

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

The most beautiful way to learn French.

Likely audience: French language learners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: The Mad publishes essays on art history, visual arts, and specific artists like Matisse, Van Gogh, and Redon. The publication targets readers interested in art criticism and the psychological dimensions of artistic…

Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jun 27, 2026

Essays on art by Alice Gribbin

Likely audience: Art students

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

Réflexions philosophiques et spirituelles.

Likely audience: Art historians

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Sx Scenes publishes essays on eroticism, art history, and seasonal romance, blending literary analysis with personal reflection. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of sexuality, culture, and…

Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

From recent posts: Notes By SL publishes essays on art history, philosophy, mythology, and gender studies, specifically analyzing the intersection of 19th-century Symbolist art, ancient wisdom traditions, and the feminine divine. The…

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Getting back to the Real.

Likely audience: Newsletter readers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

Art theory and aesthetic criticism, often interacting with Christianity

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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Substacklast post Jul 16, 2026

A newsletter that offers practical insights, guidance, challenges, and reflection; empowering individuals on their journey to think and live better.

Likely audience: philosophical readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

Regular news and features by award-winning author and investigative reporter, Matt Taibbi.

Likely audience: Cultural critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

A book club and community of lifelong learners pursuing the True, Good, and Beautiful.

Likely audience: Book club members

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

Independent, unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction.

Likely audience: Community members

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

A monthly Saturday morning companion, with heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, event invitations, recommendations, and reflections from Krista all year round.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

she could've been a poet, or she could've been a fool

Likely audience: Philosophers and thinkers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

The reader is my notebook

Likely audience: Substack readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: The Secretary's SitRep publishes opinion pieces and policy analysis on national security, veterans affairs, and infrastructure reform for a business and political audience. Content ranges from historical economic…

Likely audience: Political analysts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

A newsletter on economics, geopolitics and history from Adam Tooze. More substantial than the twitter feed. More freewheeling than what you might read from me in FT, Foreign Policy, New Statesman.

Likely audience: Economic historians

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

✱ For those who seek wisdom.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

personal notes on growing up, slowing down, and finding beauty in ordinary days.

Likely audience: Individuals struggling with feelings of inadequacy or envy

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