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Exploring HistoryExploring History is a publication about history. Instead of focusing on any particular time period of history, we explore anything about the past that helps our readers understand the world they live in today. We pay special attention to historiographical rigor and balance.
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Exploring History is a publication about history. Instead of focusing on any particular time period of history, we explore anything about the past that helps our readers understand the world they live in today. We pay special attention to historiographical rigor and balance.
Editors
Cody Trusler
Articles about why history matters. Sign up at codytrusler.substack.com. Follow me on X at https://x.com/CodyTrusler390
Giulia Montanari
Thirty-something public servant in Italy. Can’t parallel park to save my life. Join Medium with my referral link: https://medium.com/@tanarx/membership
Writers
Dale M. Brumfield
Anti-death penalty advocate, cultural archaeologist, “American Grotesk” historyteller and author of 12 books. More at www.dalebrumfield.net.
Kathy Copeland Padden
is a music fanatic, classic film aficionado, and history buff surfing the End Times wave like a boss. Come along!
Vincent Van Patten
Exploring what lights my soul on fire while living in Japan. Host of The Dare to Dream Podcast vincentvanpatten.com
Cheryl Brown
I’m a content strategist and SEO copywriter who is an avid student of Black history, a political news junkie, and a wannabe chef that loves to cook.
A Renaissance Writer
I love all things Italian Renaissance, cooking and writing. I can often be found reading, drinking espresso and working on too many things at once
Patrick Jung
Academic from Germany. On medium purely private. Loves asking questions, especially about himself. Trying to stay curious and open-minded.
Mela Lozano
Professional Writer and Freelancer with a food blog titled Coffee and Doughnuts. Lover of cats, dogs, and books.
Giulia Montanari
Thirty-something public servant in Italy. Can’t parallel park to save my life. Join Medium with my referral link: https://medium.com/@tanarx/membership
JL Matthews
Medium Top 1,000 Writer | Become a Member and gain access to all my posts: https://jlmatthews.medium.com/membership | JLMatthewsWrites@gmail.com
Bryan Kwa
(He/Him) I craft compelling sociopolitical stories that resonate. | W: bryankwa.mystrikingly.com | E: bryankwa8594@gmail.com
Kevin Shah
Cruising in the river of knowledge | Engineer | History nerd | Writer at History of Yesterday
J.C. Scull
I write about culture, international trade, and history. Taught international business at two universities in Beijing, China.
Joseph Dragovich
I love to write history and tell the stories of the past. Author of Hawkhurst: Murder, Corruption and Britain's Most Notorious Smuggling Gang
Holley Snaith | Historian
Holley is a published historian specializing in 20th century history. Visit www.holleysnaith.com to learn more.
Anup Sam Ninan PhD
Runaway academic. EU external expert. Knowledge entrepreneur. Flirting with AI/Conversational Technologies. Live in multiple worlds. More: https://bit.ly/AnupN
Noah Ingram
Husband of one, father of one, special education teacher, student of history, sometime author, all day dreamer.
Lester Golden
From Latvia & Porto I write to share learning from an academic&business life in 8 languages in 5 countries & seeing fascism die in Portugal&Spain in1974 & 1976.
Giovanni Hojeije
LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. Proud Brazilian, born & raised. Genealogy obsessed. Geek. Political scientist and Art Historian in the making.
Alex Garrett
“guys who get off on being humiliated used to expose themselves at the grocery store or something. now they pretend to be journalists on here”
Russell Anderson, Ph.D.
“Fooled them another week…” Scientist and pseudo-historian. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-anderson-3571361/
Drizia Bolaños
Taming my rambled thoughts through writing | Bibliophile | Cinephile | Editor of Pluma Manila Publication | Wallobooks Ambassador of Hope
Warren Duffie Jr.
Award-winning writer in the DC area. I’ve worked in journalism, public affairs, and corporate communications. Interests include travel, museums, and mixology.
Mythili
Sunset Warrior; Harbinger of Doom. 9th grade student who calls India her home. I write and write about Politics, Economics, History, Literature, and Cinema :)
Mwanikii
Writer. Techie. History buff. If it changes the world I’m on its case. Open for gigs… freddynjagi@gmail.com! Published by the Writing Cooperative.
Abdullah Ayasun
Boston-based journalist and writer. Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. On art, culture, politics and everything in between. X: @abyasun
Shashwath Sriram
A Post Graduate Student from India with varied interests. Youtuber. I write to remember what I have learned.
Kabir
This part of me writes about startups, founder stories & technology. Check my other medium profile for articles on art & culture. https://kamnakabir.medium.com/
Vishnu Arun
A magical swordsman chasing butterflies through lores, breathing life into the shadows of our collective past!
Carlyn Beccia
Award-winning author of 13 books. My latest: 10 AT 10: The Surprising Childhoods of 10 Remarkable People, MONSTROUS: The Lore, Gore, & Science. CarlynBeccia.com
Kay Kirti
Art and life enthusiast. I engage with art at a deep level. I love to document my life experiences. Mama to Yoda 🐕 and Rumi 👨👧👶
Brent Rupnow
Keep moving forward every day! Certified Financial Planner, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Christian, adventure lover, aesthetic
Federico Sacchi
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via | Ancient History | Quora Top Writer (2020) | Passionate student of Classical Languages at Alma Mater Studiorum
ScienceDuuude
Husband, dad, scientist, loves to share sciency stuff and goofiness. Please follow me: https://twitter.com/DuuudeScience
Wilson da Silva
science journalist | www.wilsondasilva.com | Support my writing by joining Medium via wilsondasilva.medium.com/membership
John Thomson
News and current affairs television producer turned writer. Obsessed with history, politics and human behavior. More at https://woodfall.journoportfolio.com
Srivishnu Vusirikala
Hoping to spread knowledge and inculcate a love for learning. https://srivishnuvusirikal.wixsite.com/arsenalofarticles
Niyati Jain
I try to write an in depth analysis of events happening all over the world ranging from politics to a brand's marketing strategies.
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Still Penguins Seldom Waddle
Working mom who uses her curiosity to fuel the curiosities of others ~ Writes mostly history and true crime
Shruthi Vidhya Sundaram
I guide ambitious-as-f*ck coaches, healers & mystics to push past their fears, fulfil their soul purpose and transform it into a successful, aligned business
R P Gibson
Freelance writer of history and humour. Sometimes other stuff. I’ll never use a semicolon and you can’t make me. Click this: https://therpg.medium.com/subscribe
J. Lovemore
An ordinary black novelist and movie critic who craves chicken tenders and IG models. (IG/Thread): @vision_of_success . One Love
Marcus Chan
Writer by title, storyteller at heart. Writing about life, money, and work. Newsletter: https://marcuschan.substack.com/ Ebook: https://bit.ly/3PgV5HH
Kyrie Gray
For more history and humor subscribe to my newsletter Guffaw https://guffaw.substack.com/welcome or How Droll, Dear https://howdrolldear.substack.com
Ella F.
Bibliophile and lover of words. Interested in business, relationships, self and life lessons.
Praveen Dinelka
A compassionate, high-energy operating mechanical engineer turned software developer writing about Science.
Jada Mikel
Sexologist; blogger from the 90s queering away in disguise. Avid reader and writer of sex, life and aestheticism. Contact me: jadamikelxx@gmail.com
Kiki Wellington
Erotica author. Lover of quirk. www.sexwithkiki.com. Get hot erotic freebies www.sexwithkiki.com/hot-erotic-freebies
Thomas Brown
Student of politics and history. Enjoying the circus before the tent burns down. Founder of Practicing Politics — https://medium.com/practicing-politics
Charlene Brown
Writer, painter, and great-grandmother. Visit me at www.charlenebrownpainting.blogspot.com
Stuart Grant
disparate parts coalescing toward a greater meaning in the pursuit of a fully realized life
Regis Yaworski
Twenty years in newspaper journalism, twenty-five as a Canadian college professor now retired as professor emeritus. Winters in Yucatan, Mex., loves history.
Alex Stavrou
Lover of learning, self-help writer, & polymath. I write on my blog, Creativefinancialhelp.com, which helps people make more money and live a better life.
Mark Shiffer
Mark Shiffer is a freelance writer. With a degree in History, Mark enjoys writing about many topics in history and putting them into context.
Anindya Sen
Lover of all things Art, Culture and Heritage. Museum Buff. Avid Traveller. Trivia Seeker. Etymologist. Former Marketer. Like to wander and wonder.
Vanessa K. Eccles
Author. Podcaster. Storyteller. Sharing posts on history, writing, and intentional living. Find more at fabledcollective.com
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rrgould.hcommons.org https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
Philippe Berard
A passionate writer, I want to bring the best and the most compelling knowledge to my readers.
Sari Malik
Lecturer and Coach, M.A English Language and Bachelor in Mass Communication. keen to write about love, relationships , positivity and life in general.
Betsy Denson
Always looking for the interesting. Incurably curious. Write a new book in my head once a month. Hopefully one will cross the finish line before I'm 80.
Jade Revell
Historian and freelance writer bringing you the best stories from history and beyond https://jaderevell.substack.com/
Michael Major
Freelance writer, avid outdoorsman, husband, father, and a proud veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces www.majorfreelancewriting.com
Carol Lea Clark
I’m a recovering (i.e. former) professor and writer interested in history, culture, writing and politics.
Thanasis Papadopoulos
MSc in Cultural Management, Communication, and Media. Real human bean, and a real hero.
Avana Lilly
Writer, book enthusiast, lover of all things cute & cuddly, pet parent. A history buff, who likes art, nature, and baking. A new book + pastry = A Happy Life.
Josie ElBiry
3x Top Writer “This Happened to Me”. Creative nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. Thank you for reading.
Ruxi Rusu
As a full-time history enthusiast, I write article articles about modern and contemporary history and art history.
Weimin Chen
Researcher at the Austrian Economics Center writing about global affairs, history, economics, travel IG: funboatdiplomat Email: weimin.chen.usa@gmail.com
My Bilingual Life
Bilingual (Spanish and English) Teacher with a Master's Degree - Teaching and Working from Home - http://www.mybilinguallife.com
Katy Clark
Katy is a historian and writer for Frame of Reference. She has an M.A. in History and her thesis is recognized and cataloged in the Library of Congress.
Bryan T. Baker
AP US History and Government Teacher/Former Army Intel Officer/MA in International Security/Bylines at RealClear Defense, Small Wars Journal, and others.
CJ Standal
Former teacher, current writer/publisher and worker in healthcare software. Lifelong nerd, especially comics. Find out more at cjstandalproductions.com.
Krishna V Chaudhary
10M+ Views | History Writer | 4x Top Writer | Quality over Quantity | Contact me: chaudharikrishna1@yahoo.com
Ricardo Cunha Lima
Ricardo is a information designer, illustrator, university professor at UFPE, has a PhD in design and is a founding member of the Visual+mente podcast
Tim Gebhart
Retired Lawyer. Book Addict. History Buff. Lifelong South Dakotan. Blog: prairieprogressive.com
Ryan Kirby
An instructor/ PhD student of English at the University of Texas at San Antonio. My primary focus is on the intersection of ideology and literary theory.
Josh West MA
Historian with MA in Modern History/ Imperial — LGBTQ+ — Tudor History/ specialises in telling the forgotten stories and strange tales of history
Violet Daniels
Full time content writer navigating the world one word at a time | Top writer in books & reading | Aspiring novelist | 📚 https://www.violet-daniels.com/
J.J. Pryor
3.01 Mil reads | Ex-pat | Ex-Head Product | Ex-cuse Me | PB&T creator | Top 100 Writer | jjpryor.substack.com
Rodney Rodríguez
Aerospace engineer, flight dynamics and control expert, amateur writer, and cutting-edge technology advocate.
Stephanie Leguichard
Writer, editor, leftist activist. Endlessly fascinated by the complexities of human minds and cultures. Completing my MA in Anthropology. sleguichard@gmail.com
Nick Iakovidis
Studying History and Philosophy of Science at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Prateek D
Top writer in History, Science, Art, Food, and Culture. Interested in lost civilizations and human evolution. Contact: prateekdasgupta@gmail.com
Stanley C.
Hi there 👋🏾 I'm a music writer that posts weekly essays about albums, genres, songs, and other novel topics in the music world that span across time.
Biswanath Datta
Author of the book :The Autumn Leaves"; An Engineer, and a former CEO, thinker and writer; ! I write from my heart. And to share my thoughts
Polina_Aysel
Two students from Russia, studying in London University of Economics. We adore exploring history, politics and economics. 🌎🌟🇷🇺
Rebecca Sealfon
Former software engineer at Google, U.S. National Spelling Bee champion, and synesthete, based in New York, NY. Loves books, liberal Judaism, and nature.
The Mars Girl
A software Engineer who tinkers, reads, code, explore, and break things. Writes about Tech experiences, and Interesting Facts. https://bit.ly/3mtBBF3
Isla Vesper
I'm obsessed with everything from ancient civilizations to quirky, forgotten moments in history that no one talks about.