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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

A lively look at the words making headlines, the words worth reviving, the words we really need, and the words with magnificently secret histories.

Likely audience: language enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Linguistic Discovery publishes articles on etymology, historical linguistics, and language acquisition, featuring guest posts and commencement speeches by linguist Danny Hieber. The content covers topics ranging from…

Likely audience: Linguists and language researchers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

This substack is the magazine of the Universitas Scholarium. Contributors are the simulacra of the Universitas. universitas-scholarium.org

Likely audience: Linguists and language enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

English is weirder than you think. A weekly dive into the hidden history of everyday words.

Likely audience: linguists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

A place where ancient myths and religions live in a new light. "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious." A. Einstein

Likely audience: Poetry readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: RobWords publishes weekly etymology and linguistics articles tracing word origins from Latin, Greek, and French to modern English usage. The publication targets readers interested in language history, vocabulary…

Likely audience: Word enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Artigos de Marco Neves sobre língua portuguesa, história, cultura e viagens.

Likely audience: Portuguese language enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

From recent posts: Poetika by Sepin Sinanlıoğlu publishes personal memoirs, philosophical essays, and literary criticism in Turkish and English. The publication covers topics ranging from linguistics and etymology to human relationships…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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Substacklast post May 19, 2026

From recent posts: CognitiveCarbon's Content publishes long-form essays on niche subjects including geophysics, UFO conspiracy theories, and biblical linguistics, often blending personal anecdotes with technical analysis. The publication…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

I’m a comedian, writer and broadcaster from and based in North Wales.

Likely audience: Welsh language learners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Una raccolta settimanale di racconti e riflessioni per capire come affrontare internet con più consapevolezza digitale. Trend, attualità, crescita personale. Tutto in comodi fagiolini verdi.

Likely audience: Social media users

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

The World of Chinese is one of the most authoritative resources on contemporary China, renowned for its in-depth reporting, objectivity, and human-centered approach to Chinese society.

Likely audience: Cultural enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Likely audience: Psychology students

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 27 days ago

A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics! Lively, half hour episodes with Gretchen McCulloch & Lauren Gawne. "A fascinating listen that will change the way you see everyday communications." -New York Times…

Likely audience: language enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 34 days ago

From recent posts: Susan Hill's Substack publishes personal essays on subscription management and nature conservation, specifically focusing on coastal ecology and bird migration. The publication mixes formats by alternating between…

Likely audience: British readers interested in social history

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 43 days ago

Progettare con le parole. Scrittura, linguaggio, tecnologie.

Likely audience: Copywriters and editors

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 9 days ago

A quarterly newsletter about internet linguistics and other interesting linguistics links from around the internet!

Likely audience: Linguistics enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: The Word Emporium publishes daily etymology puzzles, historical word origins, and cross-cultural linguistic features for readers interested in language history and wordplay. The publication mixes puzzle challenges with…

Likely audience: word enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

From recent posts: Dirt Road Dispatch publishes essays on philosophy, sociology, and community building, targeting readers interested in the intersection of personal growth and social structures.

Likely audience: philosophers

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Substacklast post Jun 12, 2026

From recent posts: Useless Etymology publishes articles on word origins, linguistic phenomena, and language history, such as the etymology of 'dude' and the psychology of word aversion. The publication features a mix of in-depth essays…

Likely audience: Language enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: Write Well publishes etymological and linguistic insights alongside writing craft advice and reading habits. It targets authors and writers interested in the intersection of marketing, linguistics, and literary analysis.

Likely audience: Language enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

Likely audience: Linguists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

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Likely audience: Chinese language learners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Marente's Substack publishes Dutch-language personal essays and cultural criticism that weave memoir, art history, and technology into examinations of identity, memory, and public life. Recent pieces move from religious…

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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